People Partner - Employee Relations

Goodstart Early Learning; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Discounts on services

Wellbeing program

First Nations support

Training and development

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Partner to join our People and Culture team in Adelaide. Reporting to the ER People Lead, you will provide expert employee relations guidance, manage complex cases and coach leaders to navigate people matters with confidence.

You’ll partner with HRBPs to drive culture and engagement, interpret employment laws, and support leaders with performance conversations while upholding our values and ensuring a safe, compliant workplace

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Law or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong generalist HR or Employee Relations background with case management experience.
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employee relations advice and coaching on workplace matters.
• Support leaders with engagement, retention and performance conversations.
• Manage a range of people-related cases and complex matters.
• Guide investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies and enterprise agreements.
• Develop leadership capability through coaching and practical support.
• Partner with HRBPs to drive culture and engagement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve people practices, policies and processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching leaders

HR generalist

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

HR/ER qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Employment Type : Full-Time 12 Month Paternity Leave Cover

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Employee Relations Partner to join our People and Culture team. Reporting to the ER People Lead, you'll act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for leaders and team members, providing expert employee relations advice and guidance on workplace matters, supporting the resolution of people issues and helping create an amazing Goodstarter experience.

This role combines employee relations expertise, case management, coaching, stakeholder management and problem-solving, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys helping leaders navigate people matters with confidence.

Your Impact:

You'll partner with leaders across the business to provide practical, risk-conscious and people-centred advice that supports positive employee experiences and business outcomes. Through coaching, case management and strong stakeholder engagement, you'll help build leadership capability, strengthen workplace culture and ensure Goodstart remains a great place to work.

Provide expert advice and coaching on employee relations matters.

Support leaders with engagement, retention and performance conversations.

Manage a range of people-related cases and complex employee matters.

Guide leaders through investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances.

Interpret and apply employment legislation, policies and enterprise agreements.

Develop leader capability through coaching and practical support.

Partner with HRBPs to drive culture and engagement initiatives.

Identify opportunities to improve people practices, policies and processes.

Champion Goodstart's values and foster a positive workplace culture.

WhatGoodstart can offer you:

Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to bettermanage your work and non-work needs

Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)

Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA

Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes

Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

You’ll bring to the table:

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Strong generalist HR or Employee Relations experience.

Demonstrated experience managing employee relations matters and case management.

Sound knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and workplace compliance.

Experience coaching and influencing leaders across a range of people matters.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Strong customer service mindset with a focus on delivering positive outcomes.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Current SA Working with Children Check

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check along with Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform