Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager 

The opportunity 

As one of our Employee Relations Managers, you’ll support a high-performance culture and act as our senior specialist working closely with the business in managing high risk issues such as workplace investigations, conduct, ill-health, redundancies and restructures, some senior performance issues, and any other employee relations matters. 

You will also work on projects when required that align with Talent priorities such as legislative changes and continuous improvement processes. In addition, you will: 

• Partner with the wider teams such as HR Business Partners, our General Counsel’s office and other Talent Centres of Excellence to execute wider Talent projects such as acquisitions 


• Partner with all levels of the business to create sustained solutions to individual employee matters


• Coach and mentor Employee Relations Advisors


• Maintain work life balance with hybrid working

This role is a 12 month parental leave backfill and offers hybrid working arrangement with the flexibility to work from home. This role can be located in either our Melbourne or Auckland offices. 

Skills and attributes for success      

• Ability to influence and partner with business leaders at all levels of the organisation


• Employee relations case management experience


• Knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements


• Up to date with any relevant employee relations amendments and emerging matters including, but not limited to case law, legislation and award changes

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Demonstrated ability to provide practical and effective solutions to complex problems


• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team


• Proven ability to influence business leaders and manage diverse stakeholder groups

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 


• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  


• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      


• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

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Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.