Employee Relations Partner | 6-Month Contract | Sydney | Up to $56.22 ph + super

We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Partne r to join a global technology company on a 6-month contract based in Sydney. This is a hands-on, case-focused role supporting managers and employees across Australia and Current Zealand on all things workplace relations.

You'll be the frontline point of contact for performance challenges, conduct matters, and workplace investigations — bringing both legal knowledge and genuine empathy to every interaction.

Key Responsibiliti es
Conducting low-to-moderate complexity workplace investigations (retaliation, conduct, performance, hostile work setting) and producing explicit, objective reports
Coaching managers through difficult performance conversations and helping design documentation aligned to ANZ employment law
Mediating interpersonal conflict before it escalates, with neutrality and care




Supporting employees through sensitive or crisis situations in partnership with relevant stakeholders
Maintaining case tracking tools, producing trend reporting, and contributing to continuous process improvement across the ANZ ER function

Ideal Candidate
5+ years in an ER, HR, or related role with direct experience in workplace investigations and/or performance management
Strong working knowledge of Australian and/or New Zealand employment law
A calm, composed presence in emotionally charged situations — you're the kind of person people trust
Experience with HR ticketing systems and HRIS platforms; ServiceNow familiarity a bonus
Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own caseload

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📌 Employee Relations Advisor Sydney
🏢 Cox Purtell Staffing Services
📍 Sydney