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Employee (/ Labor) Relations Specialist

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney, 2000Full-time2026-11-12
On-site · Australia

Core

Strategic and operational leadership in employee and labor relations for a complex operational environment in Australia, managing grievances, disputes, and union relations.

Role type

Senior Employee Relations Specialist (Labor Relations)

Builds

Positive employee relations and resilient operations in logistics and supply chain sites

Domain

Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Manufacturing

Required skills

Labor relations, Employment law, Union negotiations, Works council engagement, Conflict resolution, Change management, Stakeholder management, Risk mitigation

Preferred skills

Legal background, Blue-collar workforce experience, Third-party labor management, Restructuring experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead complex employee relations and labor matters including grievances and litigation; Build relationships with Works Councils and Trade Unions; Support collective bargaining and consultation; Advise leaders on employment law risks; Coach leaders on conflict resolution; Support organizational change and site start-ups.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC