Employee Relations Advisor

EY; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness incentive

8 weeks flex leave per year

Gender-neutral parental leave

Job summary

EY in Australia is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term engagement. You will support leaders with practical ER advice, manage casework and contribute to our workplace risk management and employment legislation expertise.

Based in Australia or New Zealand, this role offers a flexible/hybrid arrangement and opportunities to shape the future of employee relations within EY's Oceania Centre of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience providing employee relations advice within HR roles.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical ER advice and case support for leaders.
• Assist with investigations, restructures, disciplinary matters.
• Contribute to ER and Talent initiatives across Oceania.

Skills

Employee relations

HR Generalist

Legislation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Employee Relations Advisor

The opportunity

As our Employee Relations Advisor (12-month fixed-term opportunity), you'll play an important role in helping EY's leaders navigate employee relations matters while building a positive, high-performing and inclusive workplace culture. Working as part of our Oceania Employee Relations Centre of Excellence, you'll partner with leaders across the business to provide practical advice, support case management and develop deep expertise in employee relations best practice, employment legislation and workplace risk management. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to specialise in employee relations, gain exposure to complex workplace matters and accelerate their development within a highly collaborative and experienced team. Alongside day-to-day case work, you'll contribute to initiatives that shape the future of employee relations at EY, including legislative change, process improvements and Talent-led projects. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity and can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia or New Zealand. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across EY to provide practical employee relations advice and support a wide range of workplace matters, including performance management, probation and fitness for work.
• Support Employee Relations Managers on more complex matters while building your expertise across investigations, restructures, disciplinary matters and workplace risk management.
• Contribute to strategic Employee Relations and Talent initiatives, helping drive continuous improvement and enhance the employee experience across Oceania.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience providing employee relations advice and support within a HR Generalist, HR Advisor or Employee Relations environment.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and the ability to apply practical, commercially focused solutions to workplace issues.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• 2-3+ years' experience supporting employee relations case management, including performance, conduct, probation or workplace wellbeing matters.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance employee experience, business outcomes and risk considerations.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, collaboration and learning.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a supportive team environment.

What We Offer You

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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