Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented IR/ER Business Partner with a strong focus on Industrial Relations (IR) and Employment Relations (ER)based in our Perth office.

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Please note this position is located in Perth. We are open to interstate applicants and can offer relocation support for the successful candidate.

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Working alongside our HR/IR Managers and the broader HR team, you will play a key role in advising managers and leadership across Australia on IR and HR matters. This role is hands‐on, requiring a pragmatic approach to employee relations, industrial agreements, and compliance with employment laws.

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Key Responsibilities:

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

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

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- Mobile + Laptop
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- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
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- Corporate discounts for travel and health insurance.
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- Novated leases.
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- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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We are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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📌 IR/ER Business Partner (New South Wales)
🏢 SRG Global
📍 New South Wales