Job Description

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

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We're looking for an experienced Employee Relations Partner 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 New Zealand on all things workplace relations.

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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.

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Key Responsibiliti

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- Conducting low-to-moderate complexity workplace investigations (retaliation, conduct, performance, hostile work environment) and producing clear, objective reports
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- Coaching managers through difficult performance conversations and helping design documentation aligned to ANZ employment law
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- Mediating interpersonal conflict before it escalates, with neutrality and care
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- Supporting employees through sensitive or crisis situations in partnership with relevant stakeholders
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- Maintaining case tracking tools, producing trend reporting, and contributing to continuous process improvement across the ANZ ER function
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Ideal Candidate

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