Job Description
At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Case Manager to lead complex employee relations and workplace investigations across our national business. This is a high-impact role where you’ll be the go-to expert for conduct, grievance and investigation matters, partnering closely with leaders and the People team to deliver fair, consistent and defensible outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
Lead and manage complex ER cases including misconduct, grievances, bullying, harassment and performance-related matters
Act as the escalation point and key decision-maker on high-risk or sensitive cases
Oversee and conduct workplace investigations, ensuring quality, consistency and procedural fairness
Provide pragmatic, risk-based advice to leaders and People Partners
Coach and develop a Case Advisor and uplift ER capability across the business
Track trends and risks, contributing to continuous improvement of ER frameworks and practices.
What we’re looking for
5+ years’ experience in employee relations, workplace relations or investigations
Strong knowledge of Australian employment law (Fair Work Act, awards, ER processes)
Proven experience managing complex conduct and investigation matters end-to-end
Confident advisor who can influence at all levels
Calm, resilient and highly organised in fast-paced, high-risk environments
Tertiary qualification in HR, Law, Workplace Relations or equivalent experience.
Benefits
We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.
These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:
Career growth – Australia and internationally
Opportunity to become a franchisee
Annual bonus scheme
Paid parental leave
GYG gift voucher
Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Employee Relations Case Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Surry Hills offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
