Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Hybrid
Port Melbourne, Victoria Australia
Full time
R49662

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist, responsible for leveraging knowledge of HR and employment law, combined with business understanding, to consult about complex employee relations issues, execute processes, solve problems, and proactively support the business on compliance related initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive employee relations consultation to managers and employees
- Consult with employees, managers, executives, other internal departments, and Human Resources about complex employee issues and provide solutions
- Manage, coordinate, and provide consultation on the performance management and termination process
- Support in the drafting, review, and maintenance of employment related documents
- Review internal processes and make recommendations for improvements
- Identify and manage projects that support compliance requirements in region or support process improvements
- Proactively stay up to date on employment regulations (both local and federal) and ensure C.H. Robinson's policies and processes are aligned
- Expertly investigate employee issues and recommend action based on findings, while keeping accurate documentation
- Use functional expertise to develop proactive strategies to enhance C.H. Robinson's work environment
- Regularly assess case management data for trend analysis review; work with appropriate stakeholders to address any issues




- Regional subject matter expert who leads and participates to contribute to project success
- Partner with internal and external legal counsel, as needed, while actively managing costs and vendor relationship
- Respond to government claims and various state requests for information
- Manage and partner with internal and external legal partners on conciliation hearings and labor claims
- Coordinate, manage, and complete locally regulated reporting and assessments, ensuring the company is in compliance
- Drive globally consistent employee relations practices by aligning policies and procedures across regions

Required Qualifications

- Fluency in written and verbal English
- Ability to read, write, and speak language specific to region/country
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Employee Relations
- Ability to travel up to 5%; domestically and internationally, with some travel to U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

- Ability to develop strong relationships and partner with managers, executives, and other Human Resources departments
- Proven conflict resolution skills
- Strong influencing skills and business savvy
- High degree of confidentiality




- Analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decision making
- Ability to create recent or review and update existing processes
- Ability to make recommendations at all levels of the organization
- Understanding of employment regulation and how to apply law to company policy
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation/communication proficiency
- Strong problem solving/critical thinking skills
- Project management experience
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

Benefits

At C.H. Robinson Oceania, we are a proud Equal Opportunity employer offering flexible work to support a work/life balance along with offering a broad range of career development opportunities.

Employees have access to Employee Assistance Program. Robinson Cares program allows employees to give back to the community.

Why C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms. We are an innovator in logistics for over 100 years.

About the role

Join a high-performing team at the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), where we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the health and well‑being of children.

Job Location and Details

Melbourne The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Job Description

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