Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner to provide expert Employee and Industrial Relations support across a diverse operational workforce. This role will partner closely with leaders to manage complex people matters, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and drive consistent people practices across multiple sites.
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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide expert advice and support to leaders on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters.
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- Manage a high volume of complex ER cases, including disciplinary matters, misconduct investigations, grievances, performance management and terminations.
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- Conduct and lead workplace investigations, ensuring procedural fairness and legally compliant outcomes.
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- Coach and support managers through performance improvement processes and difficult employee conversations.
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- Interpret and apply employment legislation, Up-to-date Awards, Enterprise Agreements and company policies.
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- Partner with operational leaders to proactively identify and mitigate people-related risks.
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- Prepare investigation findings, recommendations, formal correspondence and employment-related documentation.
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- Support dispute resolution and facilitate positive workplace outcomes.
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- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple sites and business units.
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- Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and best-practice people management principles.
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- Assist with organisational change initiatives, workforce planning and other people projects as required.
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- Travel regularly to operational sites to provide hands‐on support and guidance to leaders.
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Skills & Experience

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- Demonstrated experience in an Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, HR Business Partner or similar role.
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- Strong experience managing complex ER and IR matters from commencement through to resolution.
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- Proven capability conducting workplace investigations and disciplinary processes.
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- Sound understanding of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work requirements and industrial relations frameworks.
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- Experience working within a blue-collar, operational, industrial or unionised environment.
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- Ability to build credibility and influence leaders at all levels.
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- Strong case management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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- High level of judgement, resilience and ability to manage sensitive matters confidentially.
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- Willingness to travel regularly between sites.
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ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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State: QLD, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHL-02026-D5L4Q. State: QLD, LHL-02014-Y5F6D. State: SA, licensee/s Manpower Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, LHS 288856

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📌 HR Business Partner (ER/IR Focus) (Victoria)
🏢 ManpowerGroup
📍 Victoria