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Employee Relations Specialist

Location:
Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia
Posted:
9th July 2026
Advertiser:
Hays - ANZ - 3006990
  • Growth opportunity's
  • Supportive team
  • Flex working

Employee Relations Specialist, perm role salary package up to 160k inclusive of super, CBD Based

Your new company

Hays Human Resources is partnering with a leading national organisation to recruit a Senior Employee Relations Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER professional who enjoys managing complex workplace matters, influencing senior stakeholders and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Your new role

As a Senior Employee Relations Specialist, you will play a key role in providing expert advice and managing complex employee relations matters across a large, unionised workforce. You will partner closely with leaders and People & Culture teams, supporting a wide range of workforce matters while ensuring compliance with legislation, industrial instruments and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage complex employee relations matters end-to-end, including performance, conduct, grievances, investigations and workplace conflict.
  • Provide expert advice on employment legislation, Enterprise Agreements, Awards and workplace policies.
  • Support organisational change initiatives, including consultations, restructures and redeployment processes
  • Manage Fair Work and employment-related disputes, claims and conciliation matters.
  • Coach and support leaders through complex workforce matters and difficult conversations.
  • Prepare investigation reports, employment documentation and formal correspondence.
  • Contribute to policy development, governance initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Significant experience in employee relations, workplace investigations and complex case management
  • Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements.
  • Experience managing Fair Work matters, disputes and stakeholder engagement
  • Exceptional written communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to work autonomously while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience within healthcare, aged care, community services or another highly regulated and unionised environment will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return

  • Senior specialist opportunity with exposure to complex, high-profile ER matters.
  • Hybrid working arrangements and flexibility 2 days in the office
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
  • Genuine opportunity to influence workplace practices and organisational outcomes.
  • Attractive remuneration package and additional employee benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to sophie.cronin@hays.com.au

If you're an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for your next challenge in a large, complex environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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