Employee Relations Advisor

About the Role

Join a global professional services firm as an Employee Relations Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves collaborating with leaders to manage employee relations, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture while developing specialized expertise in employment legislation, workplace risk, and case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with organisational leaders to deliver effective employee relations advice across various workplace matters including performance management, probation, and fitness for work assessments.
• Assist Employee Relations Managers with complex cases involving investigations, restructures, disciplinary procedures, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to broader Employee Relations and Talent initiatives designed to enhance continuous improvement and the employee experience across the Oceania region.

Requirements and Skills

• Experience delivering employee relations support within HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or specialized Employee Relations roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of employment laws and the ability to implement pragmatic, business-focused solutions to workplace challenges.
• Demonstrated capability to build trusted relationships, influence diverse stakeholders, and handle multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic setting.
• Preferred experience of 2–3 years managing employee relations cases relating to performance, conduct, probation, or wellbeing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving aptitude balancing employee welfare, business objectives, and risk considerations.
• Self-driven with enthusiasm for ongoing improvement, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Ability to operate independently while positively engaging within a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

• Support for career progression with opportunities to develop future-focused skills and gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional commitments.
• A comprehensive benefits package including an annual wellness allowance, up to eight additional weeks of flexible leave, and family-friendly policies with up to 26 weeks of paid, gender-neutral parental leave.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills, negotiable during the offer process.

Additional Information

This position can be based at any EY office across Australia or New Zealand with some flexibility regarding working hours. The organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and provides support for applicants who may need accommodations during the recruitment process. Employment screening is mandatory for successful candidates.

Respect for the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land is central to the company’s values, acknowledging their cultures and Elders past, present, and emerging.