Industrial Relations Manager

2 days ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeERIrmanger Full time $104,659 - $175,293
Job Description:

As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in managing labor relations, union engagement, and ensuring industrial harmony across our workforce. Your expertise will be essential in developing and implementing site-specific IR strategies to support project objectives.

Key responsibilities include establishing and maintaining effective relationships with unions, worker representatives, and labor contractors, negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements, monitoring compliance with labour laws, union agreements, wage regulations, and working conditions.

You will also lead resolution of industrial disputes, strikes, grievances, and disciplinary actions with minimal project disruption, liaise with local government labor authorities, and ensure legal compliance on all IR matters.

Additionally, you will support site managers and supervisors in managing employee conduct, performance, and behavior, conduct investigations into grievances, disciplinary cases, and workplace complaints, and maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions, grievances, warnings, and settlements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations, or a related field is required.
  • 8+ years of ER/IR experience in large-scale EPC or heavy industrial/construction projects is necessary.
  • In-depth knowledge of labor laws, industrial relations frameworks, and employment regulations in Australia is mandatory.
  • Proven experience handling union negotiations, grievance procedures, and labor contractor management is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are required.
Benefits:
  • Exposure to diverse projects: You will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects and industries across our operations.
  • Mental health and wellbeing programs: We offer comprehensive mental health and wellbeing programs for our employees.
  • Employee assistance program: Our employee assistance program provides support for employees and their families.
  • Special offers: We offer special discounts on health insurance, salary packaging, banking, travel, groceries, and more.
About Us:

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We foster an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are certified as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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