Manager – Workplace Relations
Core
Lead the workplace and industrial relations function, driving fair and commercially sound outcomes across a large retail organization.
Role type
Manager, Workplace Relations (Industrial Relations)
Builds
Enterprise agreements, risk mitigation frameworks, and a high-performing ER team
Domain
Retail / Australian Industrial Relations
Deliverable
client delivery | production ML models (incorrect, should be client delivery/strategic advice)
Required skills
Enterprise bargaining leadership, union relationship management, complex ER case management, Australian employment law expertise, employment risk management, team leadership, stakeholder influence, commercial mindset
Preferred skills
Experience in complex organizations, strategic advice on litigation/claims, capability building for broader teams
Technologies
Fair Work Ombuds frameworks, enterprise agreement templates
Responsibilities
Lead the workplace and industrial relations function; Provide expert advice on investigations, disciplinaries, disputes, and terminations; Develop and deliver enterprise agreement strategies; Lead enterprise bargaining and manage union relationships; Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Workplace Relations team; Oversee ER Advisors for case management and risk mitigation; Drive continuous improvement in ER processes; Provide strategic advice on employment risk and litigation; Stay ahead of legislative changes; Build ER/IR capability across the People & Culture team
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
