Exciting new permanent role for an IR specialist!Are you an IR practitioner who prefers technical depth, legal exposure, and complex casework over generalist HR activity? Look no further as we have the role for you!
Your new company
Hays are working with a national organisation seeking an experienced Industrial Relations Business Partner to join a specialist workplace relations function. This position partners with senior leaders, HR teams, and executives to manage high volume industrial and employee relations matters across a multi-site workforce.
Your new role
This position delivers end-to-end industrial relations support with a strong focus on compliance, litigation, and enterprise bargaining. Daily work centres on Fair Work matters, union engagement, and commercial risk management.As a pivotal member of their team, you will be entrusted with a range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Key responsibilities
Lead enterprise agreement and union negotiations
Provide expert industrial relations advice
Manage Fair Work and tribunal casework
Handle complex disputes and grievances
Ensure IR compliance and risk management
Deliver IR projects and business support




Prepare submissions and formal documentation
Liaise with external legal advisors
Develop IR tools and processes
Coach junior ER or HR capability
What you will need to succeed
3 to 5 years' experience in IR focused roles
Fair Work Commission or tribunal experience
Enterprise agreement and union negotiation experience
Employment law or IR background, legal experience regarded
Strong executive and senior leader partnering
High quality written advice and submissions
Able to manage competing priorities at pace
What we can offer you
Small specialist workplace relations team
Permanent position
High autonomy and senior stakeholder exposure
Transparent pathway for growth based on business needs
Hybrid flexibility
Immediate start
If this role sounds like you forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for further information you can contact Enya Gallagher on ************ or ******. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#*******

📌 Industrial Relations Business Partner (Brisbane)
🏢 Hays
📍 Brisbane