Strategic HRBP: ER/IR & Change Leadership

Randstad; Colac; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting for a progressive local council in regional Victoria. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, lead complex workplace investigations, navigate industrial relations, and partner on strategic workforce planning.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and data-informed decision making, with a strong focus on employment legislation and enterprise agreements.

Qualifications

• Senior HRBP or ER/IR Specialist experience in Local Government or the Public Sector.
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and Fair Work processes.
• Proven ability to coach managers and support organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on ER/IR matters, local government enterprise agreements, and statutory employment legislation.
• Lead high-level workplace investigations, grievance management, and formal dispute resolution processes.
• Partner with senior leadership to build leadership capability, coach managers, and foster an inclusive culture.
• Utilize workforce analytics and data insights to mitigate organizational risk and support strategic decisions.
• Support enterprise bargaining processes (EBA), workplace change initiatives, and union consultation.

Skills

ER/IR expertise

Workplace investigations

Industrial relations

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/IR/Law

Job description

Randstad is recruiting for a progressive local council in regional Victoria. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, lead complex workplace investigations, navigate industrial relations, and partner on strategic workforce planning.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and data-informed decision making, with a strong focus on employment legislation and enterprise agreements.