Senior Labour Relations Specialist

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Amazon Full time

About the Role


We are seeking a skilled Senior Labour Relations Specialist to join our team at Amazon. As a key member of our organisation, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our operations comply with labour laws and regulations.



Key Responsibilities:

  2. Representing Amazon in Labour Disputes

  • Serve as the primary representative of Amazon in conciliation meetings with the Australian Fair Work Commission (FWC) and other labour arbitration bodies.
  • Clearly articulate Amazon's position, policies, and relevant regulations during conciliation proceedings.
  • Negotiate and advocate for mutually beneficial resolutions while safeguarding Amazon's interests and adhering to legal guidelines.

Providing Legal Support and Risk Mitigation

  • Collaborate with the legal, enforcement, and policy teams to assess and mitigate risks associated with labour disputes, compliance issues, and regulatory changes.
  • Conduct thorough analyses of all claims, evidence available, and potential repercussions of pursuing arbitration to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Advise internal and external legal counsel on specifics and intricacies of SLS and FACT enforcement.
  • Provide closed-loop feedback to enforcement program owners to continue proactive risk mitigation initiatives.

Preparing and Managing Case Files

  • Gather, organise, and maintain comprehensive case files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality.
  • Conduct deep dives, gather evidence with the support of the Flex I&O team, and conference with relevant stakeholders to support case preparation and defence.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external counsel to align on case strategies and timelines.

Risk Assessment and Strategy Development

  • In conjunction with PC2, identify emerging risks, regulatory trends, and arbitration case outcomes impacting Amazon's operations, policies, and employee relations.
  • Cross-functionally develop proactive risk mitigation strategies and policy recommendations to minimise legal exposure and enhance compliance.
  • Develop and provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on best practices when representing Amazon as a 'witness' in arbitration proceedings.

Monitoring Compliance and Reporting

  • Monitor compliance of internal policies relating directly to the Digital Labour Platform Deactivation Code (DLDP), identifying areas for improvement or corrective action.
  • Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and legal on enforcement-related risks, trends, conciliation, and arbitration outcomes.


Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:



  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications.
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Experience engaging with regulatory agencies in permit applications or equivalent.
  • Experience developing and implementing standards, policies, and programs or equivalent.


Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organisation is highly desirable.



About Amazon


Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

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