Employee Relations Advisor

Employee Relations Advisor 

The opportunity

You will be joining the Employee Relations team, a centre of excellence within EY responsible for managing all employment relations matters across Oceania. We are currently recruiting for two positions: one permanent opportunity and one 12-month contract. This role can be performed from any EY office throughout Australia. 

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in fostering a high-performance culture by partnering with leaders to manage a wide range of employee relations matters, including:

• Probation and performance management
• Ill-health and fitness for work
• Providing expert advice and guidance to leaders across the business

You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, agile team with deep expertise and a strong commitment to continuous learning. No two days are the same and you’ll be challenged to think creatively, solve complex problems, and embrace a growth mindset.

In addition to case work, you’ll contribute to strategic projects aligned with Talent priorities, such as legislative changes and process improvements, helping us shape the future of employee relations at EY.

Your key responsibilities

• 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
• Knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements 
• 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

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     

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, 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 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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