National Human Resources and Workplace Relations Manager Permanent / Full Time

Develop and implement human resources strategies, policies and procedures, whilst providing specialist advice and coaching to the leadership team.

• Human Resources and Industrial Relations Focus
• Transport and Warehouse Sector
• Position Located in Sunshine West

A privately owned group of companies operating in the transport and warehousing sectors located along the eastern seaboard of Australia and Tasmania. This is a new position created to develop and implement human resource strategies and policies, lead EBA negotiations, coach and mentor senior managers through human resources and industrial relations activities.
  
Responsibilities:

• Providing day to day advice, guidance and support to leaders and team members, regarding policies and procedures;
• Supporting leaders in the effective case management of people-related matters such as performance improvement, disciplinary processes, grievances and absenteeism;
• Assisting with workplace investigations and issue resolutions;
• Working and communicating with union representatives and consultative bodies, as required;
• Enterprise Agreement preparation and negotiations;
• Contributing to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of ER/IR policies and procedures;
• Provide end to end oversight of talent identification, recruitment, and recruitment marketing strategies;
• Develop and implement accurate employment contracts;
• Develop and prepare HR related documentation;
• Provide support in relation to workers compensation matters and assist with return-to-work coordination as required;
• Coordinate training and development programs;
• Maintain and manage HR records and employee databases;
• Provide support in implementing well-being and other HR initiatives;
• Develop clear policies and ensuring policy awareness and understanding;
• Oversee any people and culture or wellbeing project initiatives;
• Handling workplace investigations and disciplinary procedures if required;
• Ensure complete confidentiality is always maintained throughout the organization for all people and culture matters where applicable.

  Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• A relevant qualification in human resources, industrial relations or equivalent;
• 5-10 years experience in a similar role;
• Excellent skills in and experience with Microsoft Office suite;
• Demonstrated experience in a highly unionised blue collar environment (Transport and Warehouse industry experience ideal);
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• High level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders;
• Understanding of Australian Awards, EA and legislative requirements;
• A dedicated self-starter with a proactive approach and able to work in a multi-functional environment;
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

If you require further information not mentioned above, please contact Caroline Taylor on (03) 8620 2807.