Employee Relations Specialist

• Parramatta Location

About Our Client

Join a large, values-driven education provider dedicated to supporting students, families and communities through high-quality learning and people-focused services. The organisation operates across a network of schools and education settings, providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to employee relations, workplace culture and organisational excellence.

With a strong commitment to collaboration, inclusion, professional growth and continuous improvement, the organisation offers a supportive environment where employees can make a genuine impact while helping shape positive outcomes for staff and the broader community.

Employees enjoy a modern and flexible workplace, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to initiatives that positively influence thousands of students, educators and support staff across a diverse and growing educational network.

Job Description

• Provide expert employment relations and industrial relations advice across a broad range of matters, including:
  • Employee relations issues
  • Workplace complaints and investigations
  • Discrimination, harassment and bullying matters
  • Leave entitlements and legislative requirements
  • Policy interpretation and compliance
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to deliver practical, legally compliant people solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships with unions and employee representatives to support positive industrial outcomes and minimise disputes.
• Review, develop and implement People & Culture policies, procedures and programs.
• Support enterprise agreement negotiations, bargaining activities and associated documentation.
• Assist in monitoring legislative and industrial relations developments and support organisational change initiatives.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'ER Specialist' should have:

• Experience managing employee relations matters, including performance, conduct and grievance issues.
• Sound knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and employee relations processes.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers on sensitive workplace matters.
• Experience preparing accurate employee relations documentation and correspondence.
• Strong case management skills, with the ability to organise matters and follow them through.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and discretion.

Essential Requirements:

• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative People & Culture team.
• Meaningful work that contributes to positive employee and organisational outcomes.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A values-based culture focused on collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
• Flexible and modern working environment.

If you are a proactive Employment Relations professional looking to make a positive impact through expert people advice and strong stakeholder partnerships, apply today.