Strategic Employee Relations Advisor

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank’s Workplace Relations team helps navigate complex people matters while balancing wellbeing, legislative obligations and business outcomes. Supporting leaders across the Group, we provide expert advice and practical solutions on employee and workplace relations matters.

As a Workplace Relations Specialist, you’ll partner with leaders, HR Business Partners and employees to deliver expert workplace relations advice from initial enquiry through to resolution, balancing policy,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing employee relations or workplace relations matters within a corporate, consulting or legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of Australian workplace relations legislation and employment frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in workplace investigations, case management and dispute resolution.
• Experience supporting matters involving misconduct, performance management, grievances and workplace complaints.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of employee and workplace relations matters from assessment through to resolution.
• Providing advice and guidance on performance management, misconduct, grievances, workplace disputes, personal illness matters, discrimination, harassment and bullying concerns.
• Conducting or supporting workplace investigations and fact-finding activities.
• Partnering with leaders, HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to resolve complex people matters.
• Supporting external matters involving workplace representatives, solicitors, unions and regulatory bodies where required.
• Assisting with unfair dismissal and other Fair Work related matters.
• Coaching leaders to build capability and confidence in managing employee relations matters.
• Facilitating workshops and training sessions on workplace relations topics and best practice people leadership.
• Identifying emerging trends and escalating high-risk matters appropriately.
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and projects focused on enhancing workplace relations outcomes across the Group.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Law

Job description

Commonwealth Bank’s Workplace Relations team helps navigate complex people matters while balancing wellbeing, legislative obligations and business outcomes. Supporting leaders across the Group, we provide expert advice and practical solutions on employee and workplace relations matters.

As a Workplace Relations Specialist, you’ll partner with leaders, HR Business Partners and employees to deliver expert workplace relations advice from initial enquiry through to resolution, balancing policy,