Senior Employee Relations Specialist
Hybrid
Port Melbourne, Victoria Australia
Full time
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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 workplace
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 new 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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