Senior Workplace Relations Strategist

Uniting Communities Careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Job summary

Uniting Communities is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Partner to shape our People Experience agenda. Reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager, you will independently lead complex employee and industrial relations matters while partnering with senior leaders to balance organisational needs with employee experience.

You will influence policy, support change initiatives and help build leadership capability across a diverse not-for-profit organisation, contributing to proactive,

Qualifications

• Extensive specialist experience in employee and industrial relations within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, modern awards and enterprise agreements.
• Experience independently managing complex employee relations matters and change.
• Sound professional judgement and risk-informed recommendations.
• Ability to build relationships, coach and influence senior leaders.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Employment or Industrial Relations, Law, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with enterprise bargaining or union engagement is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters including investigations, performance and grievances.
• Provide advice on employment legislation, awards, and industrial obligations.
• Contribute to enterprise bargaining, union engagement, and industrial disputes.
• Partner with leaders through organisational change and restructuring.
• Coach leaders to strengthen judgement and accountability in people matters.
• Identify emerging risks and influence organisational policies for continuous improvement.

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

Legislation knowledge

Investigations

Change management

Coaching & influencing

Relationship building

Judgement

Education

HR / Employment Relations qualification

Industrial Relations degree

Law qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Uniting Communities is seeking an experienced Workplace Relations Partner to shape our People Experience agenda. Reporting to the Workplace Relations Manager, you will independently lead complex employee and industrial relations matters while partnering with senior leaders to balance organisational needs with employee experience.

You will influence policy, support change initiatives and help build leadership capability across a diverse not-for-profit organisation, contributing to proactive,