Job Description

Randstad HR Partners is seeking a progressive and dedicated National Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) Lead for a leading global multinational blue-collar organisation. This critical role within the People, Safety and Environment unit will drive national ER/IR activities, ensuring consistency and best practice across the business. The role is based in the inner city suburb of Sydney but it is a national, multisite role and there's expectations for regular interstate travel. This role offers a hybrid/flexible work arrangement.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Expert Advice: Provide expert, day-to-day ER/IR advice to key stakeholders, including Line Managers, HR Managers, and HR Business Partners.
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- Negotiation & Disputes: Advise on, participate in, or lead enterprise agreement negotiations and dispute settlement processes.
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- Claim Management: Manage end-to-end claim processes (Fair Work, AHRC), including drafting submissions and providing advocacy in workplace tribunals.
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- Investigations: Oversee and advise on all workplace investigations, ensuring due process and compliance.
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- Compliance & Strategy: Monitor IR compliance programs and provide written advice on industrial relations strategy, ensuring adherence to regulatory and Fair Work Commission requirements.
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- Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, external employer associations, government bodies, regulators,



and union representatives.
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- Development: Deliver educational and development activities for Managers and HR teams on ER/IR matters.
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Essential Qualifications & Experience

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- Tertiary qualification in HR/IR or equivalent industry experience in a similar role.
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- Demonstrated high-level experience as an ER/IR practitioner in a large, complex organisation.
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- Extensive experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
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Advantages to you

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- Strong global organisational brand reputation
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- Hybrid/flexible work arrangement
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- Great leader, internal growth and progression opportunities
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If this sounds like your next role, please apply using the link below or send your resume to Cassandra Baines via email: [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

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At Randstad HR Partners, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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Experience

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5 years

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Skills

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Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, HR Generalist, Human Resources, People and Culture, HRBP, Senior HR Advisor, Enterprise Agreements, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements

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Qualifications

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Tertiary qualification in HR/IR or equivalent industry experience in a similar role (essential)

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📌 National IR & ER Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Randstad HR Partners
📍 New South Wales