IR/ER Business Partner

The Role

We are seeking a motivated HR Advisor with a strong interest in developing their capability in Industrial Relations (IR) and Employment Relations (ER), based in our Subiaco office.

Reporting to an experienced IR Manager and working closely with Group HR Managers, this role offers a supported pathway into an IR/ER Business Partner position. You will receive ongoing guidance, coaching, and exposure to complex IR/ER matters while building your confidence and capability in this space.

Working alongside the broader HR team, you will assist in advising managers and leaders across Australia on a range of HR, IR, and ER matters. The role is hands-on and practical, providing exposure to employee relations issues, industrial instruments, and compliance with employment legislation, while allowing you to progressively take on greater responsibility.

This is an ideal opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys operational HR, wants to strengthen their IR/ER expertise, and is looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and experienced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate advice on employment contracts, enterprise agreements and modern awards.
• Coach and support line mangers on performance management, counselling and disciplinary action.
• Participate in and lead investigations pertaining to employee relations issues.
• Lead enterprise agreement negotiations, participate in bargaining meetings and respond to industrial action.
• Provide advice and support in the preparation of enterprise agreement bargaining including, drafting key documentation and employee communications.
• Provide training to Managers, Leaders, and employees on ER matters such as Union Right of Entry and acceptable workplace behaviour.
• Provide strategic and tactical advice and support to management on effective HR cost management, including interpretation of ER legislation, individual contracts, remuneration & benefits queries, regional salary reviews and application of remuneration policy.
• Assist with the review and improvement of current HR policies and procedures.
• Provide support in redeployment, termination and redundancy processes.
• Maintain employee records and associated HR systems.
• Proactively coach and mentor other HR team members.
• Contribute to the accurate delivery of monthly HR reporting. 
  
  

The successful applicant will ideally have:

•  Tertiary qualifications in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations/Employee Relations, Employment Law or a similar qualification.
• Proven solid experience in industrial relations management within the construction, mining, and/or engineering industries, within a contracting environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of the industrial relations framework and the ability to interpret legislation and case law.
• Dealing with unions, in addition to the Fair Work commission responding to claims and disputes.
• Experience working with and interpreting industrial instruments and drafting of employment related documentation.
• Solid data analysis skills, to source and manipulate data to identify trends, issues, and corrective actions.
• Proven capacity to solve problems and analyse complex and multiple sources of information towards a commercially sound outcome for the Group and our people.

About Us

SRG Global is a diversified industrial services company. We bring an engineering mindset to deliver critical services for major industry through our asset maintenance, mining services, engineering, and construction businesses to solve complex problems across the entire asset lifecycle.

We Offer

• Mobile + Laptop
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Corporate discounts for travel and health insurance. 
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

SRG Global fully support and promote organic growth within our organisation. This is an opportunity to gain further experience and career progression. 

SRG Global are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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