Employee Relations Advisor

Aussie Broadband’s (ABB) purpose is to the change the game. As our Employee Relations Advisor, you'll support this by providing expert advice to our leaders in relation to employment legislation, Employee Relations matters and the changing legislative landscape. - At Aussie Broadband we believe _difference _is something to celebrate. Being advocates for Inclusion and Diversity means our team can bring their whole selves to work and allows us to better represent our customers and the communities that we serve. As a proud _Equal Opportunity Employer_, supporting and celebrating difference is just one way that we demonstrate our value of ‘Be good to people’ everyday._ - Join us as we continue to grow and make a mark as the 5th largest telco in Australia_ Why work for Aussie? Founded in regional Victoria almost 20 years ago, we are local from the ground up. What started in a living room in Morwell, has now expanded to every corner of Australia - we’re growing fast and not slowing down Our fantastic culture lives and breathes our values: - Don't be ordinary, be awesome- Think BIG- No bullsh*t- Be good to people- Have fun We are proud to be a B Corp Certified company , which means we’re good to our people, our customers, and the planet by maintaining the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We care about our community through our Pledge 1% commitment , sponsorship programs and our paid staff community service leave offering. But don’t just take our word for it - We have been named one of the top employers in Australia by HRD magazine The good stuff- 26 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers (in addition to any government-paid leave)- Free internet up to the value of $109 per month- 20% off our Fetch and Mobile services- Day to day benefits like flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts with big names like Origin, Specsavers, HCF and many more- Celebrating you With monthly rewards and recognition- Internal training and resources for you to continue to learn, grow and achieve your career goals- Yearly allowance for amazing Aussie merch- Fitness Passport for access to multiple gyms and pools across Australia Let's talk about you As our Employee Relations Advisor you will be part of our centralised People Services team providing expert advice to our leaders in relation to employment legislation and Employee Relations matters. To be successful you will possess: - Proven experience as an HR Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist, or similar role, preferably in Australia.- Excellent planning and organisational skills.- Experience of managing Employee Relations cases, ideally experience of investigations and complex cases.- Knowledge of People and Culture environment and a strong understanding of policies and practices.- Sound knowledge of Australian employment laws and regulations. Demonstrated experience in interpreting case law, People policies and an interest in changing legislation.- An unequivocal commitment to the Aussie values and using them to make decisions.- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.- Effective questioning and listening skills. How will you support our "Why?" As our Employee Relations Advisor you will play a key role in our People Servies team, your responsibilities will include: - Providing expert advice and guidance on complex employment matters, including underperformance, conduct matters, terminations, investigations. In addition, providing support to our WHS Team with return-to-work programs, dispute resolutions, & employee rehabilitation.- Managing and resolving employee relations issues through effective mediation and conflict resolution efforts.- Coaching and equipping leaders with the skills necessary to handle employee relations matters effectively, minimizing escalations to the People & Culture (P&C) team. This may include coordinating and facilitating training sessions.- Collaborating with colleagues across People & Culture to identify emerging trends and potential risks, contributing to proactive action plans that help improve the employee experience.- Leading investigations and work with our Partnering Team to provide insights to leaders once the process has concluded.- Effectively tracking and reporting on ongoing cases, providing valuable insights for decision-making and utilisation of data to identify trends patterns across different departments.- Monitoring the external landscape to effectively, provide insight and articulation of the changing legislative landscape to the business and senior leaders.- Supporting the continuous improvement of Aussie’s People policy framework and processes to ensure they remain current and effective. In addition, playing a role to ensure compliance and adherence.- Championing a culture of risk-based decision-making