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, ****
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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 strong 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 team-oriented 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 opportunity 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