Randstad HR Partners is representing an Australian household name for an experienced Employee Relations ('ER') Consultant ready to tackle complex challenges and drive positive change within a leading organisation. This is a 9 month assignment where you will be joining an ER team of 5-8 to manage a diverse range of complex ER matters from end-to-end and be a key point of escalation for the organisation's Senior Advisory team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited:

• Manage complex ER matters, i.e., ER litigation up to conciliation/conference (e.g., Unfair Dismissals, General Protections claims, Stop Bullying, and Stop Sexual Harassment orders).
• Oversee workplace grievances and investigations, addressing concerns related to bullying, harassment, discrimination, racism, vilification, and victimisation.
• Lead disciplinary processes for behavioural/conduct concerns, from informal conversations to formal actions, including termination of employment.
• Provide essential guidance and coaching to leaders in managing performance concerns.
• Manage cases involving employees on long-term sick leave.
• Act as a crucial point of escalation for Advisors and Senior Advisors within the Senior Advisory team, offering guidance and coaching as needed.
• Collaborate on ad-hoc projects such as providing training to leaders, reviewing policies and collateral, and regularly reviewing case management processes and documents.
• Partner and work with key stakeholders in the business including P&C and COEs.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 5+ years of experience providing ER advice within a fast-paced, large organisation.
• Proven experience in conducting conciliations in the FWC or other employment tribunals.
• Practical experience in conducting workplace investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and terminations.
• Previous experience in managing multiple stakeholders across different parts of the organisation with varying degrees of experience in managing ER matters.

If this sounds like your next role, please apply using the link below or send your resume to Cassandra Baines via email: [email protected]. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Cassandra on 0412 555 685. We look forward to hearing from you.

At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.