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Employee Relations Advisor
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Job Description
Employee Relations Advisor
Permanent role based in Sydney
Support in valuable and meaningful work for our frontline team
Hybrid working options while supporting with a varied caseload
Welcome to the People Team
Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people - through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation, empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.
What you'll do
We are seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join our close knit team who foster a culture of collaboration and service excellence. We are enabled by effective and efficient people processes and technology to support the management of our ER matters. The ER Advisor role is an integral part of the E2E Team Services Tribe reporting to the Product Owner (ER Manager). This is a largely autonomous role focusing on providing high quality Employee Relations advice to the business, whilst working within a highly collaborative team of ER professionals.
Delivering day to day advice and coaching to line managers on employee relations matters such as grievances, performance management, misconduct, investigations, policy breaches, wellness and health matters
Staying abreast of internal policy and external legislation to ensure the highest quality advice is given
Influencing, coaching and developing line managers to model the desired interpersonal and leadership skills to create a positive working environment in line with our values and employee relations framework
What you'll bring
Sound experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or case management, through previous roles or tertiary education (human resources or law)
Proven ability to coach and support employees and line managers
Experience interpreting and advising on the Fair Work Act and Enterprise Agreements
Strong communication skills, stakeholder management and relationship building skills are important as is a commercial orientation
Effective time management and the ability to manage a number of competing priorities and time sensitive cases.
What you'll experience
Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group
We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’
Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow
Discover more opportunities with Woolworths Group
Permanent role based in Sydney
Support in valuable and meaningful work for our frontline team
Hybrid working options while supporting with a varied caseload
Welcome to the People Team
Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people - through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation, empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.
What you'll do
We are seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join our close knit team who foster a culture of collaboration and service excellence. We are enabled by effective and efficient people processes and technology to support the management of our ER matters. The ER Advisor role is an integral part of the E2E Team Services Tribe reporting to the Product Owner (ER Manager). This is a largely autonomous role focusing on providing high quality Employee Relations advice to the business, whilst working within a highly collaborative team of ER professionals.
Delivering day to day advice and coaching to line managers on employee relations matters such as grievances, performance management, misconduct, investigations, policy breaches, wellness and health matters
Staying abreast of internal policy and external legislation to ensure the highest quality advice is given
Influencing, coaching and developing line managers to model the desired interpersonal and leadership skills to create a positive working environment in line with our values and employee relations framework
What you'll bring
Sound experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or case management, through previous roles or tertiary education (human resources or law)
Proven ability to coach and support employees and line managers
Experience interpreting and advising on the Fair Work Act and Enterprise Agreements
Strong communication skills, stakeholder management and relationship building skills are important as is a commercial orientation
Effective time management and the ability to manage a number of competing priorities and time sensitive cases.
What you'll experience
Strong mentorship and development; opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia
A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group
We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’
Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.
Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.
We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.
See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow
Discover more opportunities with Woolworths Group
