Employee Relations Advisor

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Employee Relations Advisor


The opportunity


You will join the Employee Relations team – a centre of excellence within EY that manages all employment relations matters in Oceania.


As one of our Employee Relations Advisors, you will support a high-performance culture by working closely with the business in managing employee relations matters such as probation and performance management, ill-health, and provide advice and guidance to leaders throughout the business.


You will work with a highly collaborative and agile team with extensive and vast knowledge and experience. No one day is the same and you will continually be challenged to think outside the box and build a growth mindset.


This role offers hybrid working arrangement with the flexibility to work from home. This role can be located anywhere in Australia including Canberra , Sydney, Brisbane , Adelaide , Melbourne and Perth.


You will also work on projects when required that align with Talent priorities such as legislative changes and continuous improvement processes. In addition, you will:


Provide consistent, best practice, and commercially sound employee relations advice, balancing the relevant risks
Empower stakeholders by enhancing their employee relations capabilities, boosting the confidence, effectiveness, and accountability of our People Leaders
Supporting ER Managers with complex employee relations matters such as restructures and redundancies, investigations, and disciplinary matters
Contribute to the delivery of Talent and ER Strategic Priorities and continuous improvement projects by collaborating with the team to identify and complete required projects

Skills and attributes for success

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an HR Generalist or HR Advisor with experience in employee relations case management
Ability to balance a number of competing priorities whilst maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Ability to influence and partner with business leaders at all levels of the organisation
Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and effective solutions to complex issues
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment

Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.


Acknowledgement of Country


EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous


Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, ****** orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.


Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.


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