Workplace Relations Specialist: Guide, Investigate, Grow

Commonwealth Bank of Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to partner with leaders, HR partners and employees to provide expert workplace relations advice across a broad range of matters. You will manage inquiries through to resolution, balancing legislative requirements with policy and business outcomes.

You will handle performance issues, misconduct, grievances and workplace disputes, conduct or support investigations, coach leaders and contribute to continuous improvements in

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in employee/workplace relations within corporate/consulting/legal environments.
• Strong knowledge of Australian workplace relations legislation and employment frameworks.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and case management.
• Experience supporting misconduct, performance, grievances, and disputes.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to provide pragmatic advice in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of employee and workplace relations matters from assessment through to resolution.
• Provide advice on performance management, misconduct, grievances, workplace disputes and related matters.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and fact-finding activities.
• Partner with leaders, HR Business Partners and stakeholders to resolve complex matters.
• Support external matters involving unions, solicitors and regulatory bodies as required.
• Assist with unfair dismissal and other Fair Work related matters.
• Coach leaders to build capability in employee relations.
• Facilitate workshops and training on workplace relations topics.

Skills

Workplace relations

Australian workplace laws

Investigations

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder management

Judgement

Prioritisation

Written communication

HR/Law background

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/ER/Law

Job description

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is seeking a Workplace Relations Specialist to partner with leaders, HR partners and employees to provide expert workplace relations advice across a broad range of matters. You will manage inquiries through to resolution, balancing legislative requirements with policy and business outcomes.

You will handle performance issues, misconduct, grievances and workplace disputes, conduct or support investigations, coach leaders and contribute to continuous improvements in