Employee Relations Partner | 12 Month FTC, $120k to $130k + Super

Own a diverse portfolio of employee relations matters, providing SME advice to leaders across the business!

• Be an escalation point for high-risk investigations & grievances
• Support change management processes from an ER/IR context
• 12-month contract opportunity, based in Wetherill Park!

The Company

Recognised globally and respected across Australia, our client is a leader in manufacturing, driving innovation through cutting-edge production and impactful product development to their customers. Their commitment to quality and efficiency has led to significant commercial success, backed by a workplace culture that values teamwork, skill development, and opportunities for growth. As such, they are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Partner to join their team on a 12-month FTC to manage workplace relations matters.

The Leaders

This role comes with the opportunity to work closely with a number of high-performing and impactful senior leaders across both P&C and sites across the network. You’ll report directly into the P&C Manager who has extensive experience working in operational environments and leading cross-functional teams.  

The Opportunity

As the ER Partner, you’ll be responsible for the management of high-risk, highly complex ER matters while also supporting change management. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Take ownership over grievances and serious HR/ER matters that involve investigation;
• See disciplinary procedures and outcomes through to completion;
• Effectively mediate cases and collaborate with stakeholders in order to drive mutually beneficial outcomes where possible;
• Proactively coach leaders to elevate capability and confidence in dealing with people matters;
• Work to nurture positive relationships with union delegates and members onsite;
• Drafting of all correspondence to a high standard;
• Deliver advice on ER and IR to stakeholders that is not only accurate & compliant, but also contextualised and tailored to specific circumstances.

About You

You will be a resilient and confident ER professional with a level of expertise in the management of disciplinary procedures. You’ll have the ability to think critically when assessing each matter you are engaged on, and be able to effectively work with stakeholders to reach beneficial outcomes.

Your strong technical knowledge of employment legislation, case management, and IR will be coupled by a level-headed and considered approach.

Finally, you’ll have a natural tendency to work in a collaborative & proactive way and leverage the skills of your broader team.

The Process

Our client is looking for an immediate start, and as such this interview process will likely consist of 1-2 interviews following an initial meeting with a Levyl consultant.

For any confidential enquiries, please contact Matthew Bransby-Bell on 0448 198 544 or at Matthew@levyl.com.au.

Levyl encourage diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment solutions and commit to respond to every applicant. We make selection and shortlist decisions based on your skills, experience, personal attributes, and motivators. Should you be successful for interview, we will tender you an interview accommodation checklist, so that you can let us know how we can support you to perform at your best.