Strategic Leader, Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

The Arnott's Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product discounts

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee benefits

Job summary

The Arnott's Group is seeking a seasoned Head of Employee Relations and Industrial Relations to lead our ER/IR capability across ANZ. You will report to the Chief People Officer and operate as a standalone function within People & Culture, with accountability for ER and IR across our sites.

Based at North Strathfield, NSW, you will influence strategic decisions, balance workforce factors with commercial outcomes and partner with leaders across Corporate, Commercial and Supply Chain to drive

Qualifications

• Significant Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience in a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing IR strategies at enterprise level.
• Experience supporting enterprise bargaining and union engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise bargaining strategy and negotiations across manufacturing sites.
• Represent the organisation in external IR forums and manage disputes to ensure compliant outcomes.
• Build productive relationships with unions and operational leaders across the business.
• Provide strategic and practical advice on ER/IR matters and governance.

Skills

ER leadership

Union engagement

Industrial Relations

Governance

Strategic thinking

Education

HR/IR degree

Job description

The Arnott's Group is seeking a seasoned Head of Employee Relations and Industrial Relations to lead our ER/IR capability across ANZ. You will report to the Chief People Officer and operate as a standalone function within People & Culture, with accountability for ER and IR across our sites.

Based at North Strathfield, NSW, you will influence strategic decisions, balance workforce factors with commercial outcomes and partner with leaders across Corporate, Commercial and Supply Chain to drive