Employee Relations Partner

Job DescriptionBring your expertise in industrial relations and employment legislation to the team!Join a purpose-led organisation to provide first line support to our people & leadersFlexible working arrangements including work from home opportunitiesWhat You'll DoWe currently have a 12-month maximum term parental leave contract opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Partner that will see you provide first line support to our people and people leaders in the NRMA's Roadside business, SIXT Australia, NRMA Parks & Resorts and Marine including providing expert advice and guidance across a diverse range of employment relations issues.Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, this role will require human-centred thinking and the ability to comfortably go between general IR advice on policy and entitlements through to complex investigations and case management.This role offers hybrid work arrangements from our Sydney CBD and Sydney Olympic Park offices with the flexibility to work from home as agreed and required.Your responsibilities will encompass:Providing timely advice in response to people and people leader queries in relation to policy and people leader support including providing options and recommendations balancing commercial needs with best practiceProvide guidance and support to key stakeholders on complex employee relation issues including employee & industrial relations matters, performance management, disciplinary actions and conflict resolutionEffectively manage workplace grievances, conducting workplace investigations as required, while ensuring a fair and consistent processAdvocacy experience in the Fair Work CommissionDevelop relationships with key stakeholders to empower leaders in the areas of performance improvement, providing and facilitating effective employee feedbackCollaborative with HR business partners, IR team and senior management to develop and implement HR/IR policies, procedures and initiativesPrepare and present thorough reports for senior stakeholders.Provide support on EA negotiations with contributions to bargaining meetings, documentation and approval process.Provide due diligence support on M&A targets and undertake transfer activities upon completed dealsWork with Safety and Wellbeing to identify issues and seek their expertise to resolveContribute to the development of P&C strategic initiatives and projects to solve people problems and improve the overall employee experience.What You'll BringFormal qualifications in IR/HR or law-related field5+ years' demonstrated experience in a similar role managing employment matters including disciplinary action, restructures and performance managementDemonstrated deep understanding and working knowledge of the Modern Award system, National Employment Standards and other related legislation.Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer centric advice and influence outcomes through effective communication and collaborative stakeholder managementWhat's in it for you?