About ThemOur client is a global leader in the supply chain and logistics sector, operating a large national network that supports some of Australia's best known brands.
With a collaborative HR team, modern Macquarie Park offices and flexible hybrid working, they are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join the business on a 13 month parental leave contract.Reporting to a Senior HR Business Partner, you'll be the go to person for day to day employee relations matters, enterprise agreement interpretation and bargaining support.
You'll lead the coordination and administration of bargaining activities while partnering with leaders across a range of workplace relations issues.This is an excellent prospect for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist looking for a broad role with plenty of ownership, autonomy and strong leadership support.About the roleSupporting a blue collar workforce across multiple locations nationally, you'll partner closely with HR and operational leaders to provide practical and commercially focused employee relations advice.Key responsibilities include:Supporting enterprise bargaining activities, including meeting preparation, minutes, correspondence and documentationInterpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, Awards and industrial legislationPreparing employee communications, voting materials and Fair Work documentationProviding practical employee relations advice to leaders and stakeholdersManaging workplace grievances,



conduct matters and lower risk investigationsAssisting with union related matters and stakeholder engagementSupporting implementation of newly approved Enterprise AgreementsConducting compliance reviews and BOOT assessments where requiredPreparing reports and maintaining accurate ER recordsContributing to broader employee relations projects and initiativesAbout youYou are an experienced Employee Relations professional who enjoys balancing technical expertise with practical stakeholder support.You will bring:Experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or generalist HR with a strong ER focusStrong knowledge of Enterprise Agreements, Awards and the Fair Work frameworkExperience interpreting industrial instruments and providing clear advice to stakeholdersExposure to enterprise bargaining processes and documentationExperience managing investigations, grievances or workplace conduct mattersExcellent written communication skills and attention to detailStrong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work autonomouslyA pragmatic and solutions focused approachExperience within logistics, manufacturing, transport, supply chain or other blue collar environments will be highly regarded.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist who enjoys balancing technical ER expertise with practical stakeholder support while taking ownership of meaningful workplace relations matters within a large and complex operational environment.
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📌 Er Advisor (New South Wales)
🏢 The Next Step Recruitment
📍 New South Wales