Employee Relations Specialist

6 days ago

Sydney Inner Suburbs, Australia Suncorp Group Full time

Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (hybrid), with 50% WFH
- Full-time permanent role with Suncorp’s Employee Relations team
- Provide proactive risk-based advice and support on complex people issues

Suncorp’s Employee Relations team is responsible for providing timely and pragmatic advice on all employee relations matters, including support on escalated and complex people issues and initiatives. We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our high performing, collaborative team as a trusted advisor to the business.

**What you’ll do**

Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, you will provide commercially balanced and risk conscious advice on complex people issues, by:

- Acting as an escalation point and providing coaching, guidance and support on complex case management and employment queries, including terminations, long term absenteeism and disputes.
- Managing employment related claims and representing Suncorp in the Fair Work Commission and related employment tribunals.
- Working across a broad range of employment matters, including enterprise agreement interpretation, legislative compliance, organisational change, complaints and investigations, workers’ compensation claims, executive matters, and third party relationship management.
- Identifying and reporting on trends and emerging people risks, developing and reviewing policies for continuous improvement, and contributing to cross training and upskilling across advisory areas.
- Utilising our case management system to track and record all queries to ensure access to quality data from which to extract insights for our clients.

**What you’ll bring**
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Employee Relations or Human Resources (**mandatory**)
- 5 years’ experience in employment law or employee relations, with in-house experience (**highly regarded**)
- Collaborative and consultative approach, while also able to work autonomously
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including before a senior executive audience
- Proven ability to efficiently manage time, work to deadlines and deliver on competing priorities.

**What we can offer**
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave
- Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products
- Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave
- Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs; and
- Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council

Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

**Advertised**: 01 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 01 Nov 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    1 week ago

    Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia HAYS Full time

    Experienced ER/IR Specialist required for a 12-month contract **Your new company** Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, this fixed term Employee Relations Specialist role is primarily for the provision of expert advice and support in enterprise agreement negotiations. You will be paid an attractive hourly rate of $700-$750 p/d + super. **Your new...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    6 days ago

    Sydney, Australia TROOCOO Pty Ltd Full time

    CBD location - Wonderful team and line manager - Interesting and varied work load **About our client**: Our client is a world renowned entertainment business with multiple sites across Australia. With a reputation predicated on delivery outstanding customer service, exhilarating experiences and enjoyment for all their customers, this business is a genuine...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    23 hours ago

    Sydney, Australia TROOCOO Pty Ltd Full time

    Sydney CBD location - Exemplary management team - Catapult your career in ER and IR matters **About our client**: Our client is a world renowned entertainment business with multiple sites across Australia. With a reputation predicated on delivery outstanding customer service, exhilarating experiences and enjoyment for all their customers, this business is a...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    3 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Stockland Full time

    We have an opportunity for an** Employee Relations Specialist** to join the team at the Sydney Head office. **The Opportunity - About the Role** Join our team as an Employee Relations Specialist, where you'll shape and implement ER strategies, leveraging your expertise in employee relations case management, including Fair Work claims and...

  • Specialist, Employee Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Insurance Australia Group Full time

    Create impact as a Specialist, Employee Relations Your RoleAt IAG, were driven by purpose to make your world a safer place. We're looking for a confident and experienced Employee Relations Specialist to help shape a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Youll be a trusted advisor to our People& Culture team and leaders, providing expert, compliant,...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    4 days ago

    Sydney, Australia Serco Full time

    Permanent full-time position based in the Sydney or Melbourne office with flexible, hybrid working options - Support on critical compliance initiatives within a dynamic workplace - Thrive in a role offering continuous learning and career advancement **Serco is a place where you can grow** Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and...

  • Customer Relations Specialist

    1 week ago

    Sydney Inner Suburbs, Australia Suncorp Group Full time

    Dedicated dispute resolution specialists committed to achieving the right outcomes for customers - Hybrid working, flexible start times, and autonomy to plan your day - Permanent full-time opportunity based in Sydney We are seeking a first-class Internal Review Specialist to join our Personal Injury Team. This team is responsible for resolving Internal...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Serco Plc Full time

    Provide pragmatic and commercial ER advice, support and solutions Support our diverse and complex business across its AsPac operations Assist in the development, improvement and implementation of new and existing strategies, policies, procedures and governance Job Summary A key member of the Employment Relations function supporting a diverse and complex set...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia NSW Police Force Full time

    **Clerk Grade 7/8**: - **Ongoing Full-Time**: - **Parramatta** **About us** The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a...

  • Employee Relations Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Stockland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Company description: .Job description: We have an opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join the team at the Sydney Head office.The Opportunity - About the RoleJoin our team as an Employee Relations Specialist, where you'll shape and implement ER strategies, leveraging your expertise in employee relations case management, including Fair Work...