Senior Employee Relations Advisor – Global Leadership

BUSY Ability; Sefton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid parental leave

Retail discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The BUSY Group is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to guide leaders on complex employment matters across our multi-jurisdictional operations including the United Kingdom. You will drive compliant, fair and commercially sound people practices while proactively developing ER frameworks and leadership capability.

You will be the go-to advisor on workplace investigations, legislative interpretation and strategic People & Culture initiatives, with a focus on reducing risk and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or HR Advisory roles.
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and Modern Awards.
• Proven experience managing investigations, misconduct matters and termination processes.
• Ability to interpret legislation and provide practical, risk-based advice.
• Experience coaching and influencing leaders at all levels.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in not-for-profit, community services, education or multi-site environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert employee relations advice to leaders and managers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead workplace investigations, misconduct matters, disciplinary processes and performance management cases.
• Interpret Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements and employment legislation to provide practical solutions.
• Support complex employment matters including redundancies, terminations and consultation processes.
• Coach leaders to confidently manage employee concerns and performance issues.
• Create Workcover responses for psychosocial claims.
• Monitor legislative changes and provide proactive recommendations to reduce risk.
• Develop and maintain ER policies, procedures, templates and guidance materials.
• Analyse ER trends and case data to inform organisational decision-making.
• Support enterprise bargaining activities and employee consultation requirements.
• Contribute to key People & Culture projects and strategic initiatives

Skills

Employee relations

Industrial relations

HR advisory

Stakeholder management

Investigations

Education

Bachelor/Master in HR or Law or IR

Job description

The BUSY Group is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to guide leaders on complex employment matters across our multi-jurisdictional operations including the United Kingdom. You will drive compliant, fair and commercially sound people practices while proactively developing ER frameworks and leadership capability.

You will be the go-to advisor on workplace investigations, legislative interpretation and strategic People & Culture initiatives, with a focus on reducing risk and