Associate Director, Employee Relations

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia IFM Investors Full time

Associate Director, Employee Relations & Policy (6-month contract)

**About us**

**Business Overview**

We work as One IFM - and it's our People & Culture team who make that possible. They partner with all areas of the business to shape the best possible employee experience, while building an organisation that's united and inspired by our purpose, values and collective behaviours. The team provides expertise in Talent Acquisition, Organisational Development and Learning, Reward and Performance, and Employee Relations.

**The Opportunity**

At IFM, you're not just part of an investment company - but an invested one. We see the work we do as the chance to take sustainable, responsible steps forward for millions of people around the world. So, we have made sure to create a workplace that's inclusive, accountable, and collaborative. Where you're given the opportunities to make a meaningful contribution and grow your skills. All while feeling valued and supported for who you are and what you bring to the team. Along with the chance to make a meaningful, positive difference from day one, we offer a competitive salary and generous leave entitlements. We also believe all roles are genuinely flexible at IFM - so we are happy to talk through what this might look like for you.

**The Role**

This position will be responsible for the delivery of key Employee Relations, Workplace Health & Safety and Policy related projects as assigned to improve the function's operational expertise and technical ability and reduce organization risk. It will provide technical employee relations advice and guidance in the following areas across all of IFM's office locations globally:

- Provide coaching to P&C team members and business leaders in respect of employee relations, employment policy and people management practices.
- Establish key toolkits and processes, templates and procedures for effective and consistent management of employee relations matters.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to P&C team members and business leaders when dealing with technical employee relations matters.
- Engage with external legal counsel on ER matters as required.

This role can either be full time or part time 4 days a week.

**Your Background and Experience**
- Strong ER or employment law background with minimum 8yrs experience (exposure to financial services preferred but not essential)
- Exposure to HR discipline areas such as engagement, culture, leadership development etc.
- Exceptional ability to build relationships and business partnerships with others - being a credible 'trusted advisor'.
- Strong track record effectively coaching team members and peers
- Has the courage to challenge others in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to drive a business agenda through identification of high leverage interventions.
- Possess leadership and collaboration skills with an ability to empower and inspire others.
- Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to coordinate virtual teams
- Demonstrated ability to scope end to end change program, work independently and prioritise tasks in an agile and changing environment

**Ready to invest in what matters?**

Job ID 300000032725610

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