Labour Relations Lead, Australia & New Zealand

Apple

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Melbourne - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

- Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with Apples overall business objectives to foster a positive and productive work environment- Union Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and understanding.- Collective Bargaining: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements ensuring outcomes that support Apples business goals our customers experience and employees needs.- Disputes: Support the management and resolution of disputes and workplace issues providing advice to leaders and the People team. - Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the broader organisation on implementing projects and initiatives in compliance with local legislation.- Compliance & Legal Risk Management: In partnership with HR Legal ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws regulations awards and collective bargaining agreements in Australia and New Zealand.- Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyse key employee and labour relations metrics providing regular and insightful reports to leadership on trends and issues and opportunities for improvement- External Representation: Represent the company in interactions with labour authorities unions and other external stakeholders.- Training: Develop and deliver targeted training programs for LOB leaders equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage labor relations dynamics.- Team Mentorship & Development: Provide mentorship to a team of Employee & Labour Relations professionals to anticipate and deal with potential Labour issues.


  • Experience leading industrial relations in a large organisation including leading complex collective bargaining negotiations and fostering productive relationships with unions and employee representatives.
  • Expert in interpreting and applying enterprise agreements and awards with a deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and related employment legislation.
  • Proven ability to manage and resolve complex employee relations matters including conducting thorough and impartial investigations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities stakeholders and work streams. Demonstrated ability to organise plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills demonstrated by the ability to inspire action and drive positive change across diverse teams
  • Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners across multiple countries
  • Outstanding communication skills including active listening clear and concise writing and compelling presentation abilities enabling effective communication at all levels.


  • Tertiary qualifications in Law Business or some other relevant discipline.
  • Proven experience navigating the complexities of a large international and matrixed organization with a strong understanding of HR/ELR principles and practices.
- Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with Apples overall business objectives to foster a positive and productive work environment- Union Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives building and maintaining...
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