Employee Relations Consultant

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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE   Melbourne Parkville Based Flexible part-time or full-time options Fixed term contract until 30/03/2025 As an Employee Relations Consultant, you will play a crucial role in providing specialist advice and support on a wide range of employment matters across Peter Mac.
A key function of the role is to support enterprise bargaining processes, implementation of new enterprise agreements and other entitlement related compliance activities.
The role also supports leaders in managing staffing and performance matters, managing complex employee relations matters, undertaking workplace investigations, advising leaders on best practice HR and organisation policy and procedures, and providing specialist IR advice on industrial instruments and employment legislation.
We hope you have prior experience in an ER/IR advisory role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions to address the full range of employee relations matters.
Experience in the public health sector or a related industry would be advantageous Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Marco De Marte Email: ****** Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday, 16th December 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary The Employee Relations Consultant is a subject matter expert, providing specialist advice and support on a wide range of employment matters across Peter Mac.
A key function of the role is to support enterprise bargaining processes, implementation of new enterprise agreements and other entitlement related compliance activities.
The role also supports leaders in managing staffing and performance matters, managing complex employee relations matters, undertaking workplace investigations, advising leaders on best practice HR and organisation policy and procedures, and providing specialist IR advice on industrial instruments and employment legislation.
Enterprise Agreement Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Classification or Salary Range Grade 5 Immunisation Risk Category Immunisation Category C Key Relationships  Internal  • People & Culture Team  • Payroll and Finance Teams  • Peter Mac Executive, Directors, Heads of Department & Leaders  • Staff at all other levels  External  • Victorian Hospitals Industry Association  • Unions and other employee associations  • External providers (consultants and law firms)  • Health Service Partners Education Bachelor of Human Resource Management Bachelor of Industrial Relations Skills • Working knowledge of relevant employment legislation and a proven ability to interpret and apply industrial instruments, policies and procedures in a broad range of situations • Prior experience in an ER/IR advisory role, with a proven ability to develop effective strategies, solutions and interventions to address the full range of employee relations matters • Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills and strong attention to detail • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills • Strong client focus and able to develop effective relationships with clients • Demonstrated negotiation and problem solving skills, including the ability to negotiate with staff at all levels and manage the resolution of disputes and grievances • Sound judgement and maturity to handle sensitive matters competently • Ability to contribute effectively as a participative and supportive team member Desirable Requirements • Tertiary qualification in human resources and/or industrial relations will be highly regarded • Experience in the public health sector or a related industry would be advantageous • Experience in enterprise bargaining processes, including implementation • Large/complex organisation experience • Proficient in the use of Windows environment • Professional HR membership: i.e.
AHRI • Knowledgeable in SuccessFactors Systems Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Key Accountabilities  Key Accountabilities   Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators 1.Enterprise Agreement activities Support enterprise bargaining activities, including: Participating in sector reference groups, ensuring Peter Mac can influence the bargaining agenda Assisting with ballot processes Supporting the implementation of new agreement(s)  2.Compliance and  improvement projects/activities Provide critical support to the Manager Employee Relations and other teams with respect to ensuring compliance with all industrial instruments and legislation and consistency across remuneration frameworks.
This work includes: Identifying potential compliance issues across the organisation and opportunities for improvement Reviewing current contractual templates and making recommendations for requisite changes Educating P&C and Payroll colleagues on entitlement related matters and ensuring that processes are robust to ensure accurate interpretation and processing Conducting thorough research and investigations into alleged breaches of policy and/or employee entitlements, documenting findings and recommending appropriate responses to protect the organisation interests and ensuring fair treatment of employees  3.
Case Management Provide education, coaching and support to line managers and staff to address interpersonal conflict, grievances, complaints and allegations at the earliest possible stage.
Provide advice support in relation to disciplinary and performance management processes Provide advice and support in relation to complaints, grievances and investigations including Investigating claims of discrimination, sexual harassment, workplace bullying and other matters Provide advice and support collaboratively with line managers and the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team) where employees are unable to perform the inherent requirements of their job due to long-term injury/illness or fitness for duty issues, Conduct thorough research and investigations into alleged breaches of policy or employee entitlements, document findings and recommend appropriate responses to protect the organisation's interests and ensure fair treatment of employees.
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Employee/Industrial Relations Advice & Support Provide specialist advice regarding the interpretation and application of legislation, industrial instruments, contracts and Peter Mac policies and procedures Provide advice to support the management of industrial disputes and participate in internal and external dispute resolution processes or proceedings Review and update policies and procedures, as needed, ensuring consistency with changes to relevant legislation Liaise with external legal or workplace relations advisers as required  5.
Training and Project Support Facilitate management training and skills clinics on employee relations issues to support fair and consistent application of policies and procedures and build internal and line manager capability.
Support with projects as required Key Accountabilities (Contd..) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.