National Head of Employee Relations & IR Strategy

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter in Sydney seeks a senior Head of Employee Relations to lead the national ER and IR advisory service, set strategy and governance, and partner with operational leaders to provide practical, commercially sound advice across a multi-site workforce.

You will report to the GM of People and drive enterprise bargaining, investigations and disputes while monitoring legislative change and developing national policies and standards to support consistent practice.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law.
• Extensive senior experience in employee and industrial relations in a large, multi-site environment.
• Experience leading enterprise bargaining and engaging constructively with unions and employee representatives.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, modern awards and enterprise agreements, with experience before the Fair Work Commission.
• Proven ability to manage complex ER cases and disputes.
• Experience building advisory frameworks, policies and governance standards at a national level.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the credibility to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national ER and IR advisory service, setting priorities, service standards and governance.
• Develop and own the national ER and IR strategy, advisory framework and service model in partnership with other leaders.
• Provide specialist advice on investigations, grievances, disciplinary and performance processes, restructures and disputes.
• Advise on enterprise bargaining, interpretation of industrial instruments, union engagement and negotiations.
• Prepare for matters before commissions, tribunals and courts, coordinating legal support and representation.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory change and translate it into practical policy updates and implementation.
• Develop national ER policies, procedures, templates and case management standards.
• Build capability of operational leaders and People Partners through coaching and guidance.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law

Job description

Sharp & Carter in Sydney seeks a senior Head of Employee Relations to lead the national ER and IR advisory service, set strategy and governance, and partner with operational leaders to provide practical, commercially sound advice across a multi-site workforce.

You will report to the GM of People and drive enterprise bargaining, investigations and disputes while monitoring legislative change and developing national policies and standards to support consistent practice.