Employee Relations Specialist

Join a large established organisation managing complex ER matters while partnering with leaders to drive fair, compliant and high-impact outcomes.

• Up to $180K inc super p.a.
• Sydney CBD location with hybrid flexibility
• 12-month fixed-term contract with immediate start for the right candidate

About the Organisation

Our client is a large, established organisation operating across metropolitan, regional and remote locations. We're recognised for our strong values and inclusive culture. They operate in a highly regulated, complex environment where people practices are critical to supporting operational excellence.

This is an opportunity to join a mature People and Culture function where employee relations expertise is highly valued and where your work will directly influence leadership capability, employee experience and organisational outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of HR Advisory, this senior ER/IR specialist role provides expert employee relations and industrial relations advice, and ER case management, across a large and diverse workforce.

This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced practitioner who enjoys managing complex and sensitive workplace matters while partnering closely with the broader HR team and frontline leaders to achieve practical and commercially sound outcomes.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing complex employee relations and industrial relations matters from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations, grievances, misconduct matters, disciplinary processes and performance management cases.
• Providing expert advice on employment legislation, enterprise agreements, awards and organisational policies.
• Supporting leaders and HR Business Partners through workplace disputes, escalated employee concerns and high-risk people matters.
• Preparing detailed correspondence, reports, submissions and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing the organisation in Fair Work Commission proceedings and other employment-related forums where required.
• Coaching and developing leaders to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.
• Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of ER and IR frameworks, processes, tools and governance practices.
• Providing informal leadership, guidance and mentoring to less experienced HR professionals within the team.

About You

You are an experienced ER and IR specialist, or HR generalist with extensive ER/IR background, who thrives in complex environments and brings a balanced combination of technical expertise, stakeholder influence and practical problem-solving capability.

You will be comfortable operating autonomously, managing competing priorities and navigating sensitive situations with professionalism, resilience and sound judgement.

To be successful, you will bring

• Experience managing complex ER and IR matters within a large, complex Australian organisations.
• Proven experience across investigations, disciplinary matters, grievances, performance management, dispute resolution and workplace complaints.
• Strong exposure to Fair Work Commission matters and employment-related proceedings.
• Detailed knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Modern Awards, enterprise agreements and Australian employment legislation.
• Exceptional written communication skills with experience preparing detailed reports, correspondence and formal documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management capability with the ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
• Experience working within HR case management or HR information systems.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, resilience and professional judgement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded People and Culture team where you can make a genuine impact across a large and complex workforce. You will work on meaningful and challenging workplace matters, partner with experienced leaders and contribute to building positive workplace outcomes within a values-driven environment.

With strong flexibility, a supportive leadership team and significant organisational scope, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER and IR professional seeking both challenge and purpose in their next contract opportunity.

How to Apply

If you are confident that your experience reflects the above criteria, please apply online.

Should you have queries or would like to sense check your alignment, please contact Matthew Saitta on email ***email_hidden*** or call 02 8045 2923.

Tandem Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Ref: 4040949