Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Sodexo; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised training

Uniforms & PPE

Meals & accommodation

Job summary

Sodexo Australia is seeking a senior Employee Relations Consultant to provide expert IR advice to leaders across our Australian operations in Perth and beyond. You will lead complex investigations, handle disciplinary and performance matters, and represent the business in tribunals, working closely with HR and operations.

The role focuses on enterprise agreement bargaining, interpretation of industrial instruments, and building capability through coaching while ensuring compliant, commercially

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act and Australian workplace relations framework.
• Experience interpreting modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Experience managing complex workplace investigations and employee relations casework.
• Excellent evidence analysis, case strategy and written advocacy capability.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management in a complex environment.
• Experience representing or supporting matters before the Fair Work Commission or tribunals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice to leaders across diverse operational environments.
• Lead the resolution of complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and performance management cases.
• Represent and advocate for the business in proceedings before industrial tribunals and regulatory bodies.
• Support enterprise agreement bargaining activities and provide interpretation of industrial instruments.
• Partner with leaders to proactively identify and manage employee relations risk and support positive workplace outcomes.
• Respond to industrial disputes, union matters, organisational change and workforce transition activities.
• Coach and build leader capability in managing workplace issues and employee relations risk.
• Identify emerging workplace trends and risks, providing practical recommendations that support business objectives.
• Drive consistent, compliant and commercially sound employee relations practices across the organisation.

Skills

Fair Work Act knowledge

Industrial instruments

Workplace investigations

Stakeholder engagement

Tribunal experience

Education

HR/IR degree

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert employee and industrial relations advice to leaders across diverse operational environments
• Lead the resolution of complex employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and performance management cases
• Represent and advocate for the business in proceedings before industrial tribunals and regulatory bodies
• Support enterprise agreement bargaining activities and provide interpretation of industrial instruments
• Partner with leaders to proactively identify and manage employee relations risk and support positive workplace outcomes
• Respond to industrial disputes, union matters, organisational change and workforce transition activities
• Coach and build leader capability in managing workplace issues and employee relations risk
• Identify emerging workplace trends and risks, providing practical recommendations that support business objectives
• Drive consistent, compliant and commercially sound employee relations practices across the organisation

About you

• Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act and Australian workplace relations framework
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying industrial instruments, including modern awards and enterprise agreements
• Demonstrated experience managing complex workplace investigations and employee relations casework
• Excellent evidence analysis, case strategy and written advocacy capability
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment
• Experience representing or supporting matters before the Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribunals will be highly regarded

Education

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or a related discipline

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At Sodexo Australia, we’re all about creating better everyday experiences, for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. With 5,000+ team members across 100+ sites, we support over 20,000 workers in the Energy & Resources and Corporate sectors, onshore and offshore. Guided by our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, we deliver integrated services across food, facilities, hospitality and more. Join a diverse, purpose-driven team where your wellbeing, growth, and ideas matter. Build a meaningful career and help create a better every day for everyone, including you.

At Sodexo Australia, we’re all about creating better everyday experiences, for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. With 5,000+ team members across 100+ sites, we support over 20,000 workers in the Energy & Resources and Corporate sectors, onshore and offshore. Guided by our values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, we deliver integrated services across food, facilities, hospitality and more. Join a diverse, purpose-driven team where your wellbeing, growth, and ideas matter. Build a meaningful career and help create a better every day for everyone, including you.

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Perks and benefits Competitive salaries Casual and Full-Time Jobs Specialised training, upskilling and development Uniforms, PPE, meals and accommodation provided Benefits & Recognition Referral incentives with up to$4000 reward Ability to work across various sites Enjoy modern camp and wellness facilities

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