Senior Employee Relations Partner | Compliance & People Strategy

C.H. Robinson Company; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Robinson Cares program

Flexible work options

Equal Opportunity employer

Job summary

C.H. Robinson Oceania is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist in Port Melbourne, Victoria. You will consult on complex employee relations issues, support compliance initiatives, and partner with HR and legal as needed.

Responsibilities include advising managers, handling performance and terminations, and drafting employment documents while staying current with local laws and company policies. This role requires travel and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Ability to read, write, and speak language specific to region/country.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Employee Relations.
• Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally, with some travel to U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive employee relations consultation to managers and employees by understanding regulations, policies and company values.
• Consult with employees, managers, executives and HR about complex issues and provide solutions including coaching, discipline, investigations and terminations.
• Manage performance management and termination processes to ensure compliance and appropriate severance calculations.
• Draft, review and maintain employment-related documents in compliance with policy, benefits and local law.
• Review internal processes and drive compliant improvements and regional projects.

Skills

English proficiency

Travel up to 5%

Employee relations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

C.H. Robinson Oceania is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist in Port Melbourne, Victoria. You will consult on complex employee relations issues, support compliance initiatives, and partner with HR and legal as needed.

Responsibilities include advising managers, handling performance and terminations, and drafting employment documents while staying current with local laws and company policies. This role requires travel and strong stakeholder collaboration.