Industrial Relations Manager

7 days ago

Macquarie Park, Australia Metcash Full time

Brand new opportunity within our People & Culture team, which will partner with business leaders to support Metcash’s Industrial Relations (IR) strategy & Enterprise Agreement negotiations.

Ultimately (along with the Senior IR Manager), you will be the interface between the business and our wider People & Culture team on all IR matters. We are seeking a collaborative individual with ability to bring our teams together and develop robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

We are Big on flexible working This role can be considered in other locations / capital cities

What you’ll do

IR Strategy

Deliver the Metcash IR strategy, tailoring where necessary to meet the specific needs of a pillar or function

Assist in the workplace reforms project including review of the framework, governance and policy review

Undertake industrial relations analysis to assist in the implementation of industrial relations strategy

Enterprise Agreements

Partner with leaders in enterprise agreement negotiations and ensure that enterprise agreement negotiation is conducted within the parameters of the company’s industrial relations framework

Drafting and negotiating enterprise bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements

Advising leaders through the enterprise bargaining process

Lodgement of enterprise agreements through to Fair Work

Provide leaders with up-to-date industrial relations advice and information

Operational Requirements

Provide support on industrial relations issues including disputes, grievances, union consultation and EA wage negotiations

Stakeholder management both internal and external

Managing relationships with unions and ensuring that decisions are consistent with Metcash’s core values and behaviours

Participating in projects focused on continuous improvement

Coach and build the capacity of frontline leaders to manager IR effectively

What you’ll bring

**To shine in this position, experience is likely to include**:
Experience in a technical industrial relations role within a large organization operating under multiple enterprise agreements

Previous enterprise agreement negotiation experience

Skills in working across and effectively influencing stakeholders across a range of levels within an organisation

Skills across coaching and influencing leaders

Ability to work autonomously, use initiative but know when to seek assistance

High level of knowledge and understanding of industrial relations legislation

Sounds problem solving skills, able to analyse facts or data to determine root causes of challenges and then able to propose solutions

Constructive and collaborative style

What we can offer you

Extensive career opportunities

The opportunity to join a highly successful team of industry experts passionate about changing the independent retail landscape

We’re BIG on flexible working - talk to us about your situation

An extra week of annual leave each year after 12 months of service

Backing our people

We love to celebrate success and make sure that our team members feel supported. Here are just a few of the accolades we’ve received:
WGEA Employer of Choice for Women 2021-2

FlexCareers accredited FlexReady employer

Mental Health First Aid Australia GOLD Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace

So, roll up your sleeves and bring your best self to work, and we’ll give you the support you need to develop a rewarding career and Make Your Mark on the future of retail.

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