Employee Relations and Policy Manager

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia AIA Full time

BE THE DIFFERENCE

At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important part role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.

The opportunity:
This is a fast-paced and hands on role which calls for an adaptable and results focused individual, capable of navigating a large and complex organisation.

To do this successfully you will:
- Provide specialist ER/IR advice on complex matters and manage complex, high risk or sensitive cases and coach internally when needed- Work closely with Senior Legal counsel to interpret awards, agreements, and legislation to provide practical solutions on ER issues- Represent AIA in external setting such as Fair Work Commission, WC, VEOHRC and Industrial Tribunals- Develop policies, procedures, templates and checklists on employee relations matters including performance management, misconduct, disputes and terminations- Build, maintain and monitor the governance framework for P&C policies and procedures-
- Identify the need to add/review policies ad-hoc in response to emerging legislations and trends- Support policy owners in raising awareness with P&C team, leaders and employees on relevant policies as needed- Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management and/or Industrial Relations- Demonstrated experience in an ER/IR role providing expertise in large and complex organisations-
- Ability to identify key IR/HR issues and presenting appropriate options, recommendations, assess associated risks and mitigation.- Ability to build capability and coaching on ER/IR matters- Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations, preparing materials/submission for and representation at Fair Work Commission- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills- Demonstrated personal leadership skills, with excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication ability

Why choose AIA:
At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people.- Access our training and development to build on your current skills- Career development through internal mobility opportunities- Work for a business helping millions of Australian’s and make a difference to someone’s life everyday- Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself- Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you- Work with supportive and inclusive managers- Flexible working arrangements

At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. Through life and health insurance, financial wellbeing and our total wellbeing ecosystem that includes AIA Vitality - the world’s leading science-backed wellbeing program - we’ve started a movement to make Australia the healthiest, best protected nation in the world. As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group with a presence in 18 markets in Asia-Pacific - it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives.

AIA is different. Are you?

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