Strategic Employee Relations Partner

Move Recruitment Solutions; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative People & Culture team

Job summary

Move Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Employment Relations Partner in Brisbane, Australia. This role is essential for providing practical employee relations support across the organization, impacting workplace culture and leadership capability.

You'll manage various employee relations matters, influence decision-making, and ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate has strong HR/ER expertise, a thorough understanding of Australian employment law, and is skilled in navigating complex workplace matters.

Join a values-driven organization that values expertise, flexibility, and positive workplace impact.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations.
• Experienced HR / ER professional with a focus on employee relations.
• Ability to influence and coach leaders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations case management.
• Provide balanced advice supporting decision making and compliance.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Knowledge of Australian employment legislation

Employee relations case management

Communication skills

Coaching and influencing leaders

Problem-solving

Job description

Use your ER expertise to influence leaders, solve complex workplace matters and help shape a high-performing culture.

Key Points

• Lead complex ER case management
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Join a values-led national organisation

About Kanda

Kanda is a leading provider of community services, supporting more than 3,500 employees across disability, child and family services, aged care, early childhood education and training. Through its corporate services division, you'll join a values-driven organisation where people, purpose and positive community impact are at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Employee Relations and Safety the Employment Relations Partner will be a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, providing practical, commercially focused employment relations support.

You will manage a varied portfolio of employee relations matters, including performance management, misconduct, grievances, workplace investigations and complex employee issues. Working closely with operational leaders, you will provide balanced advice that supports sound decision-making while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, industrial obligations and organisational policies.

This role offers the opportunity to influence leadership capability, support organisational change and contribute to initiatives that strengthen workplace culture across a large and diverse workforce. You will build strong stakeholder relationships, coach leaders through challenging people matters and deliver practical solutions that align with both business objectives and employee outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced HR / ER professional who enjoys partnering with leaders to navigate complex workplace matters and deliver practical, commercially sound solutions. You bring strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and industrial relations, coupled with experience managing performance, conduct, grievance and investigation matters from start to finish.

You have the confidence to influence and coach leaders, helping them make informed decisions while balancing compliance obligations with operational outcomes. Known for your sound judgement, strong communication skills and pragmatic approach, you build credibility quickly and thrive in environments where no two days are the same.

Experience working within award-covered environments such as community services, healthcare, disability, aged care or other complex workforce settings will be highly regarded.

Culture Fit

You are someone who builds credibility through relationships, communication and sound judgement. You seek to understand before making recommendations and are comfortable partnering with leaders across all levels of the organisation.

You are curious, solutions-focused and practical in your approach. You enjoy collaborating with others, navigating complexity and helping leaders achieve positive outcomes while maintaining a strong employee experience.

Most importantly, you align with the values of Honour, Empower, Achieve and Respect and genuinely enjoy contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Why Move?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, values-driven organisation where Employment Relations is viewed as a true business partner function. You'll be part of a collaborative People & Culture team that values expertise, trusts its people and provides the flexibility to work in a way that suits both you and the business.

With exposure to a diverse workforce, meaningful ER challenges and the chance to influence leadership capability and workplace culture, this role offers both variety and genuine impact. If you're looking for a position where your advice is valued, your expertise is respected and you can help shape positive workplace outcomes, this is a role worth exploring.

Make your MOVE!

If this role resonates with you and you meet the criteria set out above, please apply through the link and include a Cover Letter and Resume in Word format. For more details and a confidential conversation, please call Daniela Gonçalves on 07 3556 1079.

About Move Recruitment Solutions

Move Recruitment Solutions is a Brisbane-based boutique recruitment and talent advisory firm specialising in Corporate Support, HR, Safety, Finance, and Operations roles. We partner closely with our clients and candidates, offering honest insight, deep market knowledge, and a high-touch recruitment experience focused on long-term success.