Employee Relations Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mondelez International Full time
Job Description

Empowering Snacking Excellence at Mondelēz International

Drive Business Success through Strategic Employee Relations

Mondelēz International is a global leader in the snack food industry, with a presence in over 150 countries. We're committed to empowering people to snack right and making a positive impact on our communities.

In this key role as Employee Relations Manager, you will play a critical part in driving business success through strategic employee relations. Reporting to our Senior Manager - People CS&L, you will provide in-house expertise on workplace relations issues and ensure our ER strategy enables business imperatives and initiatives.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting our business with multiple sites.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Develop and implement a strategy for improving productivity and efficiency through Enterprise Agreements;
  • Streamline and standardize HR practices in compliance with internal policies, external laws, and best practice;
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and coach business managers to use a strategic approach to problem-solving, effectively managing contentious people issues and resolving employee/union grievances;
  • Support Change Management processes by analyzing legal risk and ensuring proper consultation and communication;
  • Manage formal documentation and process for voting on and lodging Enterprise Agreements;
  • Report to and consult with the Workplace Relations Steering Committee on progress, key outcomes, strategy, risks, and benefits;
  • Support the business to achieve a performance-driven and values-led culture, meeting corporate standards of compliance and integrity.

What You'll Bring:

  • At least 5-8 years' experience in workplace relations or employment law, preferably in FMCG;
  • Food manufacturing industry experience preferred;
  • Advocacy experience in industrial tribunals/courts;
  • Experience in creating and implementing strategy for Enterprise Agreements, including direct negotiation;
  • Strong organizational skills, overseeing multiple sites and consulting across the business;
  • Strong communication and advocacy skills;
  • Strong legal drafting skills for contracts, policies, and agreements;
  • Experience in training HR in key areas of technical expertise;
  • Strong change management skills;
  • Dispute management and mediation skills;
  • Strong agreement negotiation skills.

What We Offer:

  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment;
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development;
  • A competitive salary and benefits package;
  • The chance to work with a global leader in the snack food industry.

Education/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree in Law (preferred);
  • Further education in related disciplines preferred.

Business Unit Summary:

Mondelēz International is a global leader in the snack food industry, with a presence in over 150 countries. We're committed to empowering people to snack right and making a positive impact on our communities.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities, and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids, and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

HR Strategy: Human Resources



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