Employment Relations Manager

Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

About the role (your why) 

As Employment Relations Manager, you’ll play a critical role in shaping a positive, productive workplace culture. You’ll lead the charge in managing complex employee relations matters, guiding negotiations, resolving disputes, and advising on best practice. Your ability to interpret data and employment trends will inform key decisions around cost, risk, and policy implications — ensuring fair, strategic outcomes that support both the business and its people. 

In this role, you’ll work closely with leaders across the organisation to continuously enhance business performance and employee experience. You’ll be a trusted advisor and a key player in strengthening the organisation’s approach to people and performance. 

What you’ll bring 

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management/Employment Relations 
• Expert understanding of the unique business requirements and service offering of the organisation.  
• Knowledge of employment and company compliance 
• Strong business acumen. Experience 5+ years of HR/ER experience 
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring people and teams 
• Proven negotiating skills with the aptitude to ensure win/win situations for all parties.  
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information across various levels 

What you’ll do 

• Implementation of strategy for the functional area, in line with the broader Datacom strategy 
• Staying abreast of employment legislation  
• Creating surveys, interviews and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues  
• Providing guidance and advice to other areas of People and Culture, and the business within the latitude of established company policies in order to meet schedules and resolve technical problems.  
• Representing Datacom where necessary in meetings, negotiations and investigations with employees/their representative.  
• Ensuring value and business outcomes are evaluated and articulated appropriately.  
• Familiarity with recognised industry bodies of knowledge, both generic and specific. Mentoring and coaching others. 

Culture and Benefits 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

Our digital team is very flexible around how we work and fitting work around non-negotiable other commitments is important to us, including when we choose to come to the office.