Reporting to the Employee Relations Business Partner, the Employee Relations (ER) Specialist is responsible for cultivating a positive employee relations environment that supports WesTrac’s strategic business objectives, leader practices and a high-performance culture. Operationally, the ER Specialist acts as a trusted advisor providing consistent, timely and considered advice to stakeholders in line with People and Culture’s service delivery model. Providing end-to-end support, the ER Specialist partners with the business to coach leaders through complex ER matters, providing strategic advice in the management of a range of matters. Collaborating with and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a complex matrixed environment. The ER Specialist also takes a proactive role in the delivery of ER projects, Enterprise Agreement negotiations, compliance, formal legal proceedings, grievances and disputes.

Location:  South Guildford, WA

Roster: Monday – Friday, 8 hours (Flexible Work Options Available)

What You'll Do:

• Provides specialist advice on complex performance, misconduct and grievance management, also conducts and supports escalated investigations and mediations to resolve complex employment matters.
• Proactively engages with and influences key internal and external stakeholders and partners, including unions and relevant regulators.
• Contributes to and may be required to represent WesTrac at the Fair Work Commission, IR Commission, Australian Human Rights Commission, Court proceedings and other legislative councils.
• Using HR/ER technical knowledge to mitigate HR/ER risk, independently manages end-to-end grievance and case management, providing strategic advice to ensure timely resolution for all parties.
• Prepares accurate documentation at each stage of the case management lifecycle (i.e. counselling, discipline, termination, consultation, etc.).
• Partners with P&C and the Injury Management Advisor to provide expert level advice, coaching and training to managers and supervisors on a diverse range of contemporary ER and P&C issues, including organisational change, discipline, performance management, conflict resolution, medical and physical capacity.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and training related to ER and P&C, in consultation with the People Culture & Inclusion Manager to ensure compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
• Supports and, where required, takes the lead in Enterprise Agreement negotiation, including contributing to business strategy, BOOT, filing applications, and dealing with disputes.

Experience and Knowledge

• Degree qualified in Law, HR, IR or related disciplines, or actively undertaking HR studies
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an ER/IR role across a range of white and blue collar ER matters.
• Extensive experience with enterprise agreement negotiations and adherence to company and industry regulations.
• Ability to partner, influence and build rapport with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated conflict and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and credibility, while fostering collaborative relationships across all levels.
• Ability to demonstrate objective, neutral judgement, balancing commerciality and risk with sound problem-solving skills in complex situations that ensures impartiality, unconscious bias, procedural fairness and natural justice are maintained at all times.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality with the demonstrated ability to maintain sensitivity, diplomacy and tact.
• Demonstrated ability to be agile and adapt to changing environments with a high degree of flexibility, managing multiple priorities to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Ability to analyse complex data and make sound operational business decisions.

Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:

• Financial Benefits – WesTrac Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family. 
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.  

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 5093