Workplace Relations Advisor

7 months ago


Brisbane, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time

About the Company

I am thrilled to be partnering with a leading energy brand, who are committed to constantly enhancing their customer and community's lives as they continually improve and innovate their products, people and technology to keep up with the ever-evolving industry.

The Role

Due to an internal promotion, this is a brilliant opportunity to work with an experienced IR and ER team as the Workplace Relations Advisor. In this role you will be required to manage all incoming employee enquiries / complaints across Australia. You will be responsible for finding business savvy resolutions for employee relations matters.

**Your primary responsibilities will be to**:
Working alongside the line managers and senior leaders to provide a high level of hands-on support in employee relations, including conducting performance meetings, running investigations and disciplinary meetings;
Providing a solid tool kit for Managers to manage this process effectively within their teams including the development of an effective performance flow chart; and

Working across a largely casual workforce autonomously, building strong relationships across all levels of the business.

What we are looking for

Due to the fast paced nature of the business you will naturally be able to hit the ground running and align your employee relations approach with the practical needs of the business. You are driven, engaging, approachable and are self-assured in your ER practice. You will have the ability to make decisions and work on your own initiative.

**To be successful in this role, you will also have**:
Strong employee relations and case management experience including conducting investigations, performance management and award interpretation;
An understanding of Government regulators (e.g. Fair Work Ombudsman);
Experience working within energy or heavy industry - preferable;
An in-depth knowledge of relevant and contemporary HR issues, methodologies and practices;
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through collaboration and influencing; and

The ability to deal effectively with a broad range of people at all levels in business with exemplary interpersonal skills.

For more information please call Kate Benson at u&u on (07) 3232 9163, quoting reference number 34788.

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