Employee Relations Advisor

2 days ago

Hawthorn East, Australia Coles Supermarkets Full time

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Because of our size, who we are and what we do, each day brings with it a lot of complexity that our legal team make simple. With a deep understanding of Coles Group’s goals and values, we’re able to provide practical and commercial advice that helps us all win.

**About the role**:
The Employee Relations Advisors are responsible for minimising risk to the business by providing a full range of workplace and industrial relations advice, assistance and advocacy to support the strategic direction of the entire Coles Group business. This will involve assisting the business with the interpretation of our enterprise agreements, employment contracts and the Fair Work Act. The Advisor will also have a strong focus on supporting compliance activities across the business.

You’ll also:

- Ensure new business initiatives and projects are aligned with compliance expectations;
- Provide advice on working arrangements for team members covered by varied industrial instruments;
- Undertake ongoing monitoring of compliance initiatives;
- Provide specialist advice, support and guidance to business stakeholders (including P&C and operations as required) on collective workplace/employee relations matters, including on points of legal / industrial interpretation;
- Coach stakeholders on compliance requirements, including education on company policies, industrial instruments, state and federal legislation; and
- Support the delivery of special projects, through effectively delivering allocated Employee Relations activities / initiatives.

**About you and your skills**:

- Experience working across broad HR/ER case management work
- Experience in stakeholder management
- Experience with Awards/Agreements, workplace relations matters, enterprise bargaining processes, dispute resolution and employment legislation
- Experience delivering outcomes with a strong customer focus that navigate compliance risks and provide informed / considered recommendations
- Experience in providing accurate and timely advice in a fast-paced environment to minimise risk
- High attention to detail
- Legal and/or IR qualification desirable, but not required

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With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

Job ID: 100516

Employment Type: Full time

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