Industrial Relations Specialist

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $150,000 - $200,000
Labour Relations Manager

We are seeking a seasoned Labour Relations Manager to join our team in Australia. This is a challenging role that requires expertise in industrial relations, strategic planning, and leadership.

About the Role

The Labour Relations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have experience leading industrial relations in a large organisation, including leading complex collective bargaining negotiations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
  • Union Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives, building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.
  • Collective Bargaining: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, ensuring outcomes that support the company's business goals, customer experience, and employee needs.
  • Disputes: Support the management and resolution of disputes and workplace issues, providing advice to leaders and the People team.
  • Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the broader organisation on implementing projects and initiatives in compliance with local legislation.
  • Compliance & Legal Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, regulations, awards and collective bargaining agreements in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyse key employee and labour relations metrics, providing regular and insightful reports to leadership on trends and issues and opportunities for improvement.
  • External Representation: Represent the company in interactions with labour authorities, unions and other external stakeholders.
  • Training: Develop and deliver targeted training programs for LOB leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage labor relations dynamics.
  • Team Mentorship & Development: Provide mentorship to a team of Employee & Labour Relations professionals to anticipate and deal with potential Labour issues.
Requirements
  • Experience leading industrial relations in a large organisation, including leading complex collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Expert in interpreting and applying enterprise agreements and awards, with a deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and related employment legislation.
  • Proven ability to manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including conducting thorough and impartial investigations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and work streams.
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, demonstrated by the ability to inspire action and drive positive change across diverse teams.
  • Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners across multiple countries.
  • Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear and concise writing, and compelling presentation abilities.

The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically. They will also have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees, union representatives, and other stakeholders.

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