Lead Employment Relations Specialist

6 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeEmployment Full time $200,000 - $300,000
ER Manager Position

We are seeking a highly skilled ER Manager to oversee our Employee Relations frameworks, processes, and practices. The ideal candidate will provide strategic guidance on ER cases, support People Partners on moderate-complexity cases, lead high-risk or high-profile cases, and conduct investigations for moderate to high-risk cases.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Employee Relations Case Management
    • Provide strategic guidance on ER cases to ensure risk mitigation and compliance.
    • Support People Partners on moderate-complexity cases; lead high-risk or high-profile cases.
    • Conduct investigations for moderate to high-risk cases and all senior management cases.
    • Advise on general protections, unfair dismissal risks, and other ER-related risks.
    • Represent the organization in mediations or hearings as needed.
    • Manage external legal counsel and investigators.
    • Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
  • Employee Relations Framework
    • Develop, update, and ensure compliance with ER policies, procedures, and frameworks.
    • Oversee employment contracts to mitigate ER risks.
    • Enable the People & Talent team with structured frameworks for fair and defensible investigations and disciplinary processes.
    • Compliance with Award and Fair Work obligations in organisational changes.
    • Strategic and legally sound approaches to managed exits.
    • Manage government compliance submissions.
  • Employee Relations Business Capability
    • Identify ER skill gaps and collaborate on capability-building initiatives.
    • Analyze ER data to detect trends and proactively mitigate risks.
    • Stay updated on legislative changes, drafting insights for leadership.
    • Interpret and apply employment legislation to align business strategy with compliance.

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