Employee Relations Advisor

Mayday Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Purpose-led organisation

Job summary

MAYDAY Recruitment Group is working with a not-for-profit organisation just north of Melbourne's CBD to fill an Employee Relations Advisor role. This 3-month contract offers a competitive hourly rate and hybrid work arrangements, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

You’ll lead complex ER matters within a supportive People & Culture team, reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager and collaborating with two other ER advisors. Immediate start and potential extension are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar ER/IR-focused HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law, Modern Awards, and Fair Work legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex investigations, performance, and misconduct matters.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted ER/IR advisor to P&C Business Partners and leaders across the organisation.
• Handle complex performance management and conduct issues.
• Conduct workplace investigations, grievances, and complaints.
• Interpret awards and policies accurately.
• Support dispute resolution, change management, redundancy and redeployment.
• Assist with return-to-work processes and collaboration with WHS teams.
• Upskill leaders on best-practice employee relations and review policies and case management frameworks.

Skills

ER/IR experience

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching

Australian employment law

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Job description

Immediate Start | Not-for-profit based CBD & north of CBD | Hybrid work arrangements

• $60-$65 per hour + super
• Initial 3-month contract - potential for extension

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a well-regarded not-for-profit organisation based just north of Melbourne's CBD.

This initial 3-month contract will see you take the lead on complex employee relations matters within a supportive and values-driven People & Culture team. You'll be reporting into the Workplace Relations Manager and working alongside two other employee relations advisors.

This role is to start ASAP and is initially contracted for 3 months. The organisation offers flexible work option with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with P&C Business Partners and leaders across the organisation, you'll act as a trusted ER/IR advisor
• Complex performance management and conduct issues
• Workplace investigations, grievances, and complaints
• Award and policy interpretation
• Dispute resolution, change management, redundancy and redeployment
• Supporting return-to-work processes and collaboration with WHS teams
• Upskilling leaders on best-practice employee relations
• Reviewing and improving policies and case management frameworks

What You Bring

• Proven experience in a similar ER/IR-focused HR role
• Strong working knowledge of Australian employment law, Modern Awards, and Fair Work legislation
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex investigations, performance, and misconduct matters
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coaching skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate: $60-$65 + super
• Contracted for 3 months, with potential to extend
• Be part of a purpose-led organisation making a meaningful difference
• Enjoy hybrid work flexibility
• Join a collaborative, down-to-earth and highly capable People & Culture team

If you're an experienced ER professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.