Senior Employee Relations Leader ER/IR & Bargaining Expert

Michael Page; City Of Karratha, Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilbara Ports is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to provide strategic leadership across ER, IR and enterprise bargaining. Reporting to the Executive General Manager Safety, People and Environment, you will shape contemporary ER/IR practices within a large, multi-site operation.

You will influence senior leaders, manage complex investigations, and lead negotiations with unions while ensuring compliant, constructive outcomes and robust governance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experienced ER/IR professional.
• Extensive experience across employee relations and industrial relations.
• Proven success leading enterprise bargaining negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements and modern employment practices.
• Experience managing complex investigations and workplace disputes.
• Ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Strong governance experience and commercially sound outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a constructive, compliant ER/IR program across the organisation.
• Drive enterprise bargaining negotiations with unions and representatives.
• Support workforce engagement and constructive consultation with employees.
• Manage complex investigations and disciplinary matters.
• Provide strategic guidance to executives and senior leaders.
• Monitor legislative developments and translate into practical guidance.
• Develop governance frameworks, policies and processes for ER/IR.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Enterprise bargaining

Leadership

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Law

Job description

Pilbara Ports is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to provide strategic leadership across ER, IR and enterprise bargaining. Reporting to the Executive General Manager Safety, People and Environment, you will shape contemporary ER/IR practices within a large, multi-site operation.

You will influence senior leaders, manage complex investigations, and lead negotiations with unions while ensuring compliant, constructive outcomes and robust governance across the organisation.