Employee Relations Specialist - 12 Months Contract

Description:

As an Employee Relations Specialist (12 months full time contract) reporting into our Senior Human Resources Business Partner at Youfoodz based in Karawatha, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance on employee and industrial relations matters across the organisation. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end ER & IR cases, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and supporting business leaders in fostering a fair, compliant, and high-performing workplace. Working closely with HR, Payroll, Workforce Planning, and Workplace Health & Safety teams, you will drive process improvements and ensure best practices in ER & IR policies.

• Manage and provide guidance on employee relations issues, including misconduct, grievances, and investigations.

• Lead confidential investigations with fairness and integrity.

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, industrial instruments, company policies, and procedures.

• Stay updated on employment law and advise on compliance and risk.

• Collaborate with Payroll, Workforce Planning, and WHS teams on labour initiatives and Award compliance.

• Act as the first point of contact for union-related matters.

• Engage with external legal advisors and providers on ER & IR matters.

• Deliver training sessions for managers and employees on HR policies and employment legislation.

• A degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR or employee relations.

• Experience conducting end-to-end workplace investigations.

• Proven ability to provide ER/IR support and advice to managers.

• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and industrial relations frameworks.

• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

• Analytical and a problem solver with strong attention to detail.

• A strategic thinker who can build strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Resilient, professional, and adaptable to change.

• Approachable, energetic, and flexible in your approach.

• The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company

• Flexible working arrangements

• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth

• Free access to Headspace

• HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development

• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz

• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries

Start Date: Immediate start available (can accommodate notice period).
Duration: 12 months fulltime contract
Location: Karawatha #LI-Hybrid #youfoodz
Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits at the end.