Employee Relations Advisor

About the Role

Join EY as an Employee Relations Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Wellington, New Zealand. In this position, you will support EY's leaders in managing employee relations concerns while fostering an inclusive and high-performing workplace culture. You will collaborate with the Oceania Employee Relations Centre of Excellence, advising leaders, managing cases, and developing expertise in employee relations best practices, employment law, and workplace risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership across EY to deliver practical advice on a variety of employee relations issues such as performance management, probation, and fitness for work.
• Assist Employee Relations Managers with complex cases involving investigations, restructures, disciplinary actions, and risk management.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and projects driven by Employee Relations and Talent teams to continuously improve and enrich the employee experience across the Oceania region.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience providing employee relations guidance in HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or Employee Relations roles.
• Thorough knowledge of employment legislation coupled with the ability to implement pragmatic, commercially sound solutions to workplace challenges.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills, capable of influencing and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Preferably, 2 to 3+ years supporting employee relations case management including performance, conduct, probation, or wellbeing.
• Excellent problem-solving capability balancing employee experience, business needs, and risk factors.
• A proactive approach with enthusiasm for continuous learning, collaboration, and improvement.
• Capable of working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.

What EY Offers

• A diverse and inclusive culture fostering career development with access to world-class experiences and future-focused skill-building.
• Flexible working arrangements promoting work-life balance supported by trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package including wellness incentives, additional flexible leave, and gender-neutral paid parental leave up to 26 weeks.
• A competitive, negotiable salary based on skills and experience.

Additional Information

EY honors the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where its offices are located and supports a diverse workforce. They offer an equitable, barrier-free recruitment process and welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and needs, providing support for accommodations during hiring. Successful candidates will be subject to employment screening.