Workplace Relations Specialist

Be inspired everyday – your work make a difference #Superwithimpact More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise & influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world. HESTA is also an inspiring & rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living & creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education & community services in the world are HESTA members – & we are proud to serve them. The opportunity – ‘Do what you love & you’ll never work a day in your life’ #careerswithimpact As our fund continues to grow & evolve into the future, we are looking for a passionate & accountable Workplace Relations Specialist to join our People & Culture team. You will work alongside the Workplace Relations Lead to balance HESTA’s workplace obligations and priorities by creating an environment that enables employees to thrive. In this detail-oriented & hands-on role, your day will see you : Contribute to building a positive workplace culture through best practice employee relations practices and frameworks Drive the capability development of leaders through coaching & guidance on people management matters. Conduct thorough workplace investigations & provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters Partner with our People & Culture Business Partners to deliver effective IR / ER solutions Prepare & maintain compliance reporting & analytics Own the governance, compliance & continuous improvement of workplace policies & procedures About you : Strong knowledge of employment law & IR / ER frameworks Demonstrated and excellent investigation & problem-solving skills Consistently delivers with personal ownership Superior written & verbal communication abilities Proven ability to manage a range of diverse stakeholders Experience in policy development & implementation Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affiliation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few). Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools. Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24 / 7. Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team and we’ll call you to discuss. We’ll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity. Please note : Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position #LI-JS1 #J-18808-Ljbffr