Employee Relations Consultant
- Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters.
- Manage complex employee relations casework and conduct workplace investigations.
- Support leaders in managing workplace issues and compliance with organisational policies.
Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional with a passion for navigating complex workplace matters and partnering with leaders to deliver practical, commercial outcomes?
We're partnering with a well-known Australian organisation to appoint an Employee Relations Consultant for an initial 3-month contract, with potential extension.
We are also recruiting for a Senior P&C Advisor to join the team so don't hesitate to apply if you are at advisory level
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing People & Culture function and contribute across a broad range of employee relations matters within a large, dynamic and fast-paced environment.
About the Role
Reporting into a specialist Employee Relations team, you will provide expert advice and guidance across a diverse portfolio of ER matters while supporting leaders to manage workplace issues confidently and effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing complex employee relations casework from end to end
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Conducting workplace investigations and preparing recommendations
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Advising on performance, conduct, disciplinary and grievance matters
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Supporting leaders through organisational policies and employment obligations
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Managing matters involving workplace complaints, misconduct and policy breaches
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Partnering with key stakeholders to deliver commercially sound and compliant outcomes
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Contributing to a positive employee experience while balancing organisational risk
About You
To be successful, you'll bring:
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Demonstrated experience in Employee Relations, Workplace Relations or a specialist HR advisory role
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Strong workplace investigation experience
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Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation and ER frameworks
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Experience managing performance, conduct and grievance matters
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and quickly build credibility with leaders
Experience supporting Fair Work Commission matters, conciliations or complex ER cases will be highly regarded.
What's on Offer
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Initial 3-month contract with potential extension
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Competitive day rate of $700-$900 per day + super
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Hybrid working environment (3 days onsite)
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Opportunity to join a recognised and highly respected organisation
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Immediate start available
If you're an experienced ER professional looking to make an impact within a collaborative and high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.
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