Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

The opportunity

As one of our Employee Relations Specialists you will support a highperformance culture by acting as a senior subjectmatter expert for the business. This role is focused on the management of complex and highrisk employee relations matters rather than people leadership.

You will work closely with leaders HR Business Partners and other centres of excellence to manage escalated matters such as workplace investigations conduct issues illhealth redundancies and restructures and senior or sensitive performance matters as well as other complex employee relations issues.

This role does not have direct reports. Instead you will provide expert advice guidance and coaching to stakeholders and Employee Relations Advisors on complex will also contribute to priority projects aligned to the Talent agenda including legislative change policy development and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hybrid position based in Naarm Melbourne or Warrang Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Acting as the senior escalation point for complex and highrisk ER case management
• Partnering with HR Business Partners General Counsel and other Talent Centres of Excellence on matters such as investigations restructures and acquisitions
• Working with leaders at all levels to deliver practical sustainable solutions to sensitive employee issues
• Providing expert guidance and informal coaching to Employee Relations Advisors on complex cases
• Contributing to ERrelated projects including legislative updates and process improvement initiatives
• Maintaining worklife balance through a flexible hybrid working model

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across the organisation
• Demonstrated experience managing complex and escalated employee relations cases
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and statutory requirements
• Uptodate understanding of case law legislative changes awards and emerging ER issues

Ideally youll also have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interestedin your aptitude attitude and willingness to learn.

• A practical solutionsfocused approach to complex and ambiguous problems
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a specialist team
• Proven capability managing diverse stakeholders and navigating sensitive situations

What we offer you

At EY well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Were proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learnmore.

• Career development:At EY your career is yours to shape!Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiencescom/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 up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally 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 is core to who we are and how we work together driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities cultures sexual 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 ator(option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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