Labour Relations Lead, Australia

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Apple Full time

**Description**
- Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with Apple’s overall business objectives to foster a positive and productive work environment - Union Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives, building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. - Collective Bargaining: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, ensuring outcomes that support Apple’s business goals, our customer’s experience, and employee’s needs. - Disputes: Support the management and resolution of disputes and workplace issues, providing advice to leaders and the People team. - Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the broader organisation on implementing projects and initiatives in compliance with local legislation. - Compliance & Legal Risk Management: In partnership with HR Legal, ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, regulations, awards and collective bargaining agreements in Australia and New Zealand. - Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyse key employee and labour relations metrics, providing regular and insightful reports to leadership on trends and issues and opportunities for improvement - External Representation: Represent the company in interactions with labour authorities, unions and other external stakeholders. - Training: Develop and deliver targeted training programs for LOB leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage labor relations dynamics. - Team Mentorship & Development: Provide mentorship to a team of Employee & Labour Relations professionals to anticipate and deal with potential Labour issues.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Experience leading industrial relations in a large organisation, including leading complex collective bargaining negotiations, and fostering productive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
- Proven ability to manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including conducting thorough and impartial investigations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and work streams. Demonstrated ability to organise, plan, and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, demonstrated by the ability to inspire action and drive positive change across diverse teams.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners across multiple countries
- Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear and concise writing, and compelling presentation abilities, enabling effective communication at all levels.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, or some other relevant discipline.Proven experience navigating the complexities of a large, international, and matrixed organization, with a strong understanding of HR/ELR principles and practices.

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