Employee Relations Advisor

Woolworths Group Limited; Geehi; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice

Sonder support program

Generous leave policy

Team discounts

Job summary

Woolworths Group is hiring an Employee Relations Advisor to join a close-knit ER team in a permanent hybrid role based in Sydney (Bella Vista). You will provide high‑quality ER guidance, coach line managers, and manage a caseload while staying up to date with policy and legislation.

The role offers hybrid work, opportunities across a large, diverse network, and a supportive culture focused on collaboration and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations or HR case management.
• Ability to coach and support line managers.
• Experience interpreting the Fair Work Act and Enterprise Agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Employee Relations advice to the business.
• Deliver day to day advice and coaching to line managers on ER matters.
• Manage individual caseloads and support leaders across the business.
• Stay abreast of policy and legislation to ensure compliant guidance.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

HR case management

Coaching line managers

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary education in human resources or law

Job description

Employee Relations AdvisorPermanent Hybrid role based in Sydney (Bella Vista). Free onsite parking available!Support in valuable and meaningful work for our frontline teamWe are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.What you'll doWe are seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join our close knit team who foster a culture of collaboration and service excellence. You will provide high quality Employee Relations advice to the business, whilst working within a highly collaborative team of ER professionals.Deliver day to day advice and coaching to line managers on employee relations matters such as grievances, performance management, misconduct, policy breaches and health mattersStay abreast of internal policy and external legislation to ensure the highest quality advice is givenInfluence, coach and develop line managers to model the desired interpersonal and leadership skills to create a positive working environment in line with our values and employee relations frameworkManage individual caseloads to support and foster both leaders and team business-wide.What you'll bringDemonstrable experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or HR case management, through previous roles (1+ year) and/or tertiary education (human resources or law).Proven ability to coach and support employees and line managers.Experience interpreting and advising on the Fair Work Act and Enterprise Agreements.Strong communication skills, stakeholder management and relationship building skills are important as is a commercial orientation.Effective time management and the ability to manage a number of competing priorities and time sensitive cases.What you’ll experienceA global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.Everyone belongs at Woolworths GroupDiversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow