Workplace Relations Specialist: ER & Investigations

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to partner with leaders, HR Business Partners and employees, providing expert workplace relations advice across a broad range of matters. You will manage matters from initial inquiry through to resolution, balancing legislative requirements and business outcomes to deliver practical, commercially sound solutions.

You will handle investigations, performance management and grievances, while coaching leaders and supporting process

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing employee relations or workplace relations matters in 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 handling misconduct, performance management, grievances and workplace complaints.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to provide pragmatic advice in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of employee and workplace relations matters from assessment through to resolution.
• Providing advice on performance management, misconduct, grievances, workplace disputes and investigations.
• Conducting or supporting workplace investigations and fact-finding activities.
• Partnering with leaders and HR teams to resolve complex people matters.
• Assisting with unfair dismissal and other Fair Work related matters.
• Coaching leaders to build capability in employee relations matters.
• Facilitating workshops and training on workplace relations topics and leadership.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources / Employment Relations / Law

Job description

Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to partner with leaders, HR Business Partners and employees, providing expert workplace relations advice across a broad range of matters. You will manage matters from initial inquiry through to resolution, balancing legislative requirements and business outcomes to deliver practical, commercially sound solutions.

You will handle investigations, performance management and grievances, while coaching leaders and supporting process