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Our client is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Employment Relations Specialist to provide expert advice and guidance across a wide range of employee and industrial relations matters.
Join a well-established organisation committed to community, integrity, and respect—where your work directly supports the wellbeing of staff and contributes to a higher purpose.
The Role As an integral member of the People & Culture team, you will:
The successful candidate is a confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills, able to balance empathy and objectivity in sensitive situations. They will thrive in environments where collaboration and professional integrity are key.
You will bring:
ER Specialist
- Posted 05 June 2025
- SalaryRemuneration in line with experience and expertise
- LocationParramatta
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineHuman Resources
- ReferenceBH-16423
Job description
- Employment Relations Specialist
- Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid working 5 days in office/fortnight
- A supportive People & Culture Team
- Support staff through organisational transformation
Our client is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Employment Relations Specialist to provide expert advice and guidance across a wide range of employee and industrial relations matters.
Join a well-established organisation committed to community, integrity, and respect—where your work directly supports the wellbeing of staff and contributes to a higher purpose.
The Role As an integral member of the People & Culture team, you will:
- Provide ER/IR advice on complex workplace matters including performance, grievances, discrimination, harassment, and policy interpretation
- Support enterprise agreement negotiations and union consultations
- Draft and review HR/IR policies, employment documentation and frameworks
- Collaborate with key stakeholders on people-related initiatives and change programs
- Monitor legislative changes and ensure organisational compliance
- Work in alignment with organisational values and a strong community-oriented mission
The successful candidate is a confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills, able to balance empathy and objectivity in sensitive situations. They will thrive in environments where collaboration and professional integrity are key.
You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Industrial Relations, Law, or related discipline
- Proven experience in an ER/IR advisory role
- Strong understanding of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements, and award interpretation
- Experience in union negotiation and enterprise bargaining preferred
- A proactive, consultative approach and high attention to detail
- A commitment to working in alignment with the values of a purpose-led organisation
- Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive P&C team
- Contribute to meaningful and values-aligned work
- Enjoy a modern and flexible working environment
- Access ongoing professional development and employee support programs
