Senior Workplace Relations Partner
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Job Location:
North Sydney - Australia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the Senior Workplace Relations Partner you will play a pivotal role in helping to navigate Nine through structural transformation and industrial complexity. Reporting to the Head of Workplace Relations & Advisory you will manage and operationalise industrial strategy and complex employee relations.
This is a unique opportunity to modernise operational IR frameworks lead critical award governance and coach the broader People & Culture team toward a proactive compliance-driven future.
Day to day you will:
- Lead the operational IR response for major structural shifts and business model transformations to ensure seamless transitions
- Manage the strategic roadmap and operational preparation for Enterprise Agreement renewals ensuring Nine is positioned for flexibility and compliance throughout the industrial cycle
- Act as a primary advocate for Nine in matters before the Fair Work Commission leading the organisational response to complex claims and defining litigation strategy in partnership with Legal Counsel
- Lead comprehensive assurance reviews validating award alignment and ensure robust governance across remuneration and workforce management frameworks and systems
- Navigate and resolve legacy industrial issues addressing data integrity gaps and minimal process governance in high-pressure award areas
- Partner with Payroll to execute technical remediation and rectification work resulting from compliance audits
- Establish group-wide consistency for consultation and redundancy events to ensure adherence to technical Award/EA requirements
- Support leaders and employees on escalated and complex ER/IR issues referred by Workplace Relations Partners or the IR Specialist
- Lead union engagement by acting as the primary interface for day-to-day union management and participate in our response to queries and claims across our varied workforce
- Build organisational capability through technical coaching of the Workplace Relations team and creating tools to upskill the wider People & Culture function in compliance
Qualifications :
What Youll Need
- Advanced IR/ER expertise interpreting complex Modern Awards and Enterprise Agreements
- Proven advocacy skills including experience representing employers before the Fair Work Commission
- Strategic risk management ability to identify IR implications within large-scale business transformations
- Strong stakeholder influence to effectively interface with union officials legal counsel and senior leadership
- A mentorship mindset with the ability to design training and coach peers to elevate technical compliance capability
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Industrial Relations or Employment Law with a Law degree being highly desirable
Additional Information :
How we work
At Nine our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position this may include flexible hours hybrid work or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:
- Access to Employee Exclusives program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands offering unique experiences behind-the-scenes access and awesome perks.
- Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
More info at Nine Careers.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Were committed to a safe respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one youll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities and of all ages genders nationalities backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Presentation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Employee Relations
- Growing Experience
- Crisis Intervention
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- HR Sourcing
- Account Management
- Enterprise Sales
- Human Resources
- Workday
About Company
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