ER & IR Lead

Randstad HR Partners is seeking a progressive and dedicated National Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) Lead for a leading global multinational blue-collar organisation. This critical role within the People, Safety and Environment unit will drive national ER/IR activities, ensuring consistency and best practice across the business. The role is based in the inner city suburb of Sydney but it is a national, multisite role and there's expectations for regular interstate travel. This role offers a hybrid/flexible work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Advice: Provide expert, day-to-day ER/IR advice to key stakeholders, including Line Managers, HR Managers, and HR Business Partners.
• Negotiation & Disputes: Advise on, participate in, or lead enterprise agreement negotiations and dispute settlement processes.
• Claim Management: Manage end-to-end claim processes (Fair Work, AHRC), including drafting submissions and providing advocacy in workplace tribunals.
• Investigations: Oversee and advise on all workplace investigations, ensuring due process and compliance.
• Compliance & Strategy: Monitor IR compliance programs and provide written advice on industrial relations strategy, ensuring adherence to regulatory and Fair Work Commission requirements.
• Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, external employer associations, government bodies, regulators, and union representatives.
• Development: Deliver educational and development activities for Managers and HR teams on ER/IR matters.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in HR/IR or equivalent industry experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated high-level experience as an ER/IR practitioner in a large, complex organisation.
• Extensive experience in employee relations and industrial relations.

Benefits to you:

• Strong global organisational brand reputation
• Hybrid/flexible work arrangement
• Great leader, internal growth and progression opportunities

If this sounds like your next role, please apply using the link below or send your resume to Cassandra Baines via email: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

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