Workplace Relations Advisor

Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage is currently looking for an enthusiastic Workplace Relations Advisor to join their busy Human Resources Department, on a full-time basis.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced IR/ER professional with strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills. You will be outcome driven with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. You will have a relevant qualification and a demonstrated understanding of the Australian industrial and employment landscape including the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards with a passion for providing high quality and best practice support.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead differently, be responsive in a fast-paced environment and add value by further developing HR capability across the organisation, we’d love to hear from you

As the Workplace Relations Advisor, you will be a confident advisor with a foundation in providing Employee Relations advice. You will support stakeholders at all levels regarding diverse employment related problems for both white-collar and blue-collar employees.

You will enjoy working in a close-knit team and collaborating on case management and ER strategy. You have the utmost respect for confidentiality, thrive under pressure, and be a natural problem solver.

**Responsibilities of the role include**:

- Working directly with senior management and employees to provide advice and coach both parties on all employee relations issues including guidance on performance management, wage negotiation, disciplinary processes, restructuring activities, legal issues, investigations, conflict management, etc.
- Assessing, managing and providing advice and support on employee and industrial relations issues as well as disciplinary matters to executive staff and key stakeholders across the company.
- Deliver timely, consistent and effective ER solutions and service support to the operational requirements of business units and projects
- Advise on end-to-end case management including but not limited to counselling & disciplinary matters, termination and grievances
- Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures, in alignment with current legislation and ER management practices
- Provide on-site support for business units and projects in delivering ER/HR outcomes
- Contribute to a team culture of accountability, delivery and performance excellence
- Support on EBA negotiations and provide EBA clarification to sites when required
- Stay on top of industry news and trends to assist in identifying opportunities for growth and competitive edge.

**To be successful in this key role, it would be advantageous for you to have**:

- Degree or equivalent training and qualifications aligned to Employee Relations, e.g. HR, ER, Accountancy, Law.
- Professional experience in relevant field
- Ability to build positive and effective professional relationships
- Ability to solve problems and identify process improvement
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of national and state regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge of contracts and commercial awareness
- Extensive administration experience and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to partner, build, and sustain positive working relationships with managers and employees
- Experience in negotiation, managing difficult conversations and conflict
- Knowledge of managing enterprise bargaining agreements and HR processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).