13 Oct
The Next Step Recruitment
Melbourne
- Industry Leader Backed by Private Equity
- $120,000 + Superannuation
- Full Time Position + Hybrid working
About The Role
We are partnering with an Australasian industry leader to find an experienced ER Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advice and support, collaborating with senior management to drive employment relations strategies that enhance organisational effectiveness. Your expertise will be critical in navigating complex employee relations cases and advising on compliance, risk, and legal matters.
Reporting to the HR Director, you will feel empowered to take full ownership of your role, with a high level of autonomy and the genuine support needed for your continued development.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the subject matter expert, providing sound advice and support to senior leaders.
- Address complex ER matters, including grievances, disputes, and performance management.
- Guide the organisation through workplace investigations and lead processes end to end.
- Coach and support senior leaders in managing employment matters and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Develop and implement proactive ER strategies that foster a positive, high-performance work environment.
- Lead training and development initiatives for managers to effectively navigate ER complexities.
- Provide expert advice on the awards system and workplace policies to mitigate risk.
This organisation has multiple sites across Victoria, allowing you to work across Melbourne’s CBD and Southeast. Hybrid working arrangements (1-2 days from home) offer additional flexibility.
About You
You are an experienced ER professional with 3+ years of experience,
thriving in fast-paced environments while managing complex cases with a strategic and pragmatic approach. You excel in supporting senior leaders with urgency and are comfortable pivoting priorities to meet organisational needs. Your strong communication skills, deep employee relations expertise and commercial mindset enables you to confidently advise senior leaders, driving positive outcomes for both the organisation and its employees.
What you will bring:
- Extensive knowledge of Australian employment law and compliance to national employment standards.
- Confidence in interpreting awards and navigating complexity across a diverse workforce.
- Skills in handling matters before Fair Work, with legal support if required.
- Strong interpersonal skills, experience client-facing and ability to build trusted and effective partnerships.
- Strong ability to coach, influence, and advise senior business leaders.
- Experience in end-to-end case management with strategic direction.
Applicants who hold a legal background with an employee relations focus will be highly regarded.
Culture and Benefits
Join a collaborative, high-performing organisation where your contributions are truly valued. As part of a leading and innovative industry player, you'll be working with a talented and engaged HR team, making a real impact across the group. Your specialised skillset will help shape the businesses continued growth journey, supporting an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and success.
How to Apply
At The Next Step, we embrace individuality and differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race,
cultural background, disability, faith and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. We encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
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▶️ Employee Relations Specialist
🖊️ The Next Step Recruitment
📍 Melbourne