Job Description

Head of ER & IR

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Department: People and Culture - ANZ

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Location:

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North Strathfield, NSW, Australia, 2137

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Job Function: People and Culture - ANZ

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About the Job

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At The Arnott's Group,we'rebuilding a future focused Employee Relations and Industrial Relations capability that helps our leaders create safe,respectfuland high-performing workplaces.

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We'relooking for a Head of Employee Relations & Industrial Relations to lead our capability across The Arnott's Group.

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Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role is a standalone function within People & Culture, with accountability for Employee Relations and Industrial Relations.

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Based at our North Strathfield Head Office, this role will occasionally spend time across our manufacturing network.

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This is an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while helping shape a contemporary Employee Relations and Industrial Relations function that supports the future of our business.

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About You

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You'rean experienced Employee Relations and Industrial Relations leader who hasoperatedat an enterprise level within a complex,unionisedorganisation.

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You bring demonstrated experience designing and executing Industrial Relations strategies, leading enterprisebargainingand developing frameworks,governanceand ways of working that support long-term businessobjectives. You understand how to balance workforce engagement, industrialriskand commercial outcomes while helping leaders navigate complex workplace challenges.

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You bring strong experience working with unions, employeerepresentativesand operational leaders, together with aroventrack recordofdriving best-practice employment compliance frameworks and governance in award-covered environments,



ensuring operational practicality while effectively managing risk,Enterprise Agreements and Australian employment legislation.

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You'recomfortablewith enterprise agreementnegotiations, managingdisputesand providing practical, commercially focused advice that supports business performance.

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You'rea credible and collaborative leader who builds solid relationships across all levels of the business. You bringsoundjudgement, a pragmaticapproachand the ability to influence outcomes while balancing the needs of employees,leadersand theorganisation.

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You'recomfortable engaging with leaders across both corporate and operational environments and understand the importance of gaining context and insight into the areas you support.

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What Your Days Look Like

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Supporting theenterprise bargaining strategy and negotiations across our manufacturing sites.

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Represent theorganisationin external industrial and employment relations forums, including the Fair Work Commission, and other relevant proceedings, managing disputes, applications, conciliations,mediationsand hearings to achieve commerciallysoundand legally compliant outcomes.

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Building productive relationships with unions including the UWU, AMWU,AWUand ETU.

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Providing strategic and practical advice on Employee Relations and Industrial Relations matters.

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Partnering with leaders across Corporate, Commercial and Supply Chain on workforce challenges andorganisationalinitiatives.

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Coaching leaders through complex conduct, performance,grievanceand workplace investigations.

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Supportingorganisationalchange, workforceplanningand business transformation activities.

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Developing frameworks, governance,templatesand tools that create consistency across the business

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Buildingleadercapabilityand confidencethrough practical coaching,educationand guidance.

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The IngredientsForSuccess

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Significant Employee Relations and Industrial Relations experience within a complex, multi-siteorganisation.

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Demonstrated experience designing andimplementingIndustrial Relations strategies at an enterprise level.

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Proven experiencesupportingenterprise bargaining, unionengagementand industrial negotiations.

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Experience developing ER/IRframeworks, governancemodelsand operating principles.

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Experience partnering with operational leaders in manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain,logisticsor similarly operational environments

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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Law, Industrial Relations,Businessora relateddiscipline.

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Opportunity to lead and evolve Employee Relations and Industrial Relations across a leading FMCGorganisation.

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Exposure to senior leaders across Corporate, Commercial and Supply Chain.

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Flexible and hybrid ways of working.

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Product discounts and employee benefits.

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Health and wellbeing initiatives.

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A collaborative and supportive People & Culture team.

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Our Culture

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At The Arnott's Group, our purpose is simple: Create Delicious Moments.

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We'rea business built on trusted brands, strongrelationshipsand great people. This is an chance to make a meaningful impact, helping leaders navigate complex workforce challenges while building a contemporary Employee Relations and Industrial Relations function that supports the future of our business.

📌 Head of ER & IR (New South Wales)
🏢 The Arnott's Group
📍 New South Wales