Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager - Purpose Driven Organisation - Hybrid Working - Northern Beaches Location

About the Organisation:
This well-established organisation has innovation and inclusiveness at the heart of what they do. Based on the Northern Beaches, they offer a range of services to make others' lives better through research, technological innovation and services. This organisation is highly focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and their people are highly valued for the work they contribute to.

About the Role:
Reporting into an Executive HR Leader, you will lead a small team who are accountable for delivering expert employee relations services, advice, manager coaching and support. Driving the Employee Relations strategy and ensuring the framework meets the industry service requirements, you and your team will be involved in the interpretation and application of employment legislation, industrial instruments, policies and procedures.

You will support your stakeholders with performance management and disciplinary processes, workplace investigations, resolution of disputes and grievances, change management and workforce reform, so demonstrated experience in these areas is essential. Predominantly coaching the team, you will remain hands-on for more complex matters with a high-risk profile.

About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have navigated broad stakeholder relationships and have advanced working knowledge of employment law, with proven ability to interpret and apply legislation, industrial instruments, employment contracts and policies in a range of situations. In addition:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in human resources management, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline;
• Prior experience leading a team, with a proven ability to coach and develop others;
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to alter style and approach to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Outstanding relationship-building, coaching and influencing skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of others;
• Strong conflict resolution skills and a proven ability to remain calm under pressure;
• Sound judgment and maturity to handle sensitive and complex matters competently.