Employee Relations Manager

7 days ago


Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia Coles Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our Legal team at Coles Group. As a key member of our ER team, you will provide strategic leadership and advice on employment and industrial law matters to support the business's strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide ER advice for new business initiatives and projects, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Manage the bargaining cycle for multiple enterprise agreements, including strategy formation, planning, negotiation, and implementation.
  • Lead enterprise agreement negotiations and undertake relevant advocacy at the Fair Work Commission.
  • Monitor the external ER environment to identify key trends and issues impacting Coles.
  • Identify, manage, and support compliance work and regulatory authority matters.
  • Primarily manage and engage with external trade unions, employer associations, and other relevant external parties.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Strong proven experience in employee relations/employment law, including a legal and/or ER/IR qualification.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic ER plans to assist Coles Group achieve its goals/business strategy.
  • Experience and understanding of the ER factors impacting a retail and supply chain environment.
  • Experience in dealing with unions and industrial tribunals.
  • Strong stakeholder management, internal networking potential, and influencing skills.
  • Strong experience in negotiating enterprise agreements, including preparatory phases related to effective bargaining.
  • Team player with demonstrated experiences in working with various stakeholders and varied business partners.

About Coles Group

Coles Group is a leading Australian retailer with a strong commitment to its employees and the communities it serves. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.



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