Senior Employee Relations Advisor

15 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Tandem Partners Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to step into a high-impact role within a complex, fast-paced environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a infrastructure projects organisation within the public sector and play a pivotal part in shaping the employee experience while supporting leaders on a diverse range of matters.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you will:

  • Manage end-to-end ER casework, including investigations into misconduct, grievances, probationary reviews, and performance matters.
  • Act as the first point of escalation for HR Business Partners, providing sound advice and guidance on ER matters.
  • Coach leaders and HR colleagues to ensure consistent application of the Enterprise Agreement, policies, and workplace legislation.
  • Liaise with Health, Safety & Wellbeing teams on matters involving injury management or employee support.
  • Work closely with the Employee Relations Manager, helping manage a high case volume (approx. 19 open cases).

About You We're looking for someone who brings:

  • 5–10 years' experience in HR/ER with strong hands-on experience managing investigations.
  • Experience within government, large-scale projects, or pubic sector is essential.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, workplace legislation, and organisational policies.
  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to coach leaders and business partners.
  • The ability to balance empathy with objectivity when dealing with sensitive issues.

If you are confident that your experience reflects the criteria outlined, please apply online to the attention of Ellie Stock referencing Job

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