Employee Relations Specialist: Transformation Leader

Aust Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per yr

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Scope is seeking an experienced People & Performance Specialist (ER Specialist) to manage complex employee relations matters end-to-end. You will provide expert advice to leaders, ensure policy compliance, and support high-risk investigations within a diverse, fast-paced environment.

You will work with a team of six, partnering with the People Advisory team, and liaise with unions to deliver fair, consistent outcomes while mitigating risk across Scope’s operations in Victoria and beyond.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in HR or related field.
• Extensive experience in an HR generalist role with a focus on employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of governance, regulatory and legislative requirements (Fair Work Act, modern awards, enterprise agreements).
• Ability to advise and coach leaders on performance management using appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Experience in developing and implementing employee relations processes in high-volume environments.
• Experience in a unionised environment and multiple industrial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and coaching to people leaders on sensitive and complex matters.
• Manage end-to-end ER cases with risk mitigation and policy compliance.
• Attend and support managers through performance and disciplinary meetings.
• Maintain high-quality ER case files and documentation governance.
• Liaise with unions and employee representatives throughout processes.
• Collaborate with the Scope Investigation Team to establish scope and prioritisation.
• Contribute to enhancements and systemic improvements through case reviews and audits.

Skills

Employee relations

HR generalist

Governance & compliance

Coaching leaders

Negotiation

Education

HR qualification/degree

Job description

Scope is seeking an experienced People & Performance Specialist (ER Specialist) to manage complex employee relations matters end-to-end. You will provide expert advice to leaders, ensure policy compliance, and support high-risk investigations within a diverse, fast-paced environment.

You will work with a team of six, partnering with the People Advisory team, and liaise with unions to deliver fair, consistent outcomes while mitigating risk across Scope’s operations in Victoria and beyond.