Employee Relations Business Partner

Employee Relations Business Partner 

About the role:

Join our Workplace Relations team at the Wilson Group! This role supports the delivery of best-practice employee and industrial relations strategies aligned with our business goals. 

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive ER/IR initiatives. 
• Provide expert advice on workplace grievances, performance management, and industrial matters. 
• Conduct investigations, support enterprise bargaining, and manage complex cases. 
• Deliver end-to-end ER/IR solutions for Wilson Security in Victoria, Tasmania, and beyond. 

Be a pivotal part of fostering strong employee relations across the Wilson Group. 

Key Duties include: 

• Provide accurate, practical, and timely advice on employee relations, including compliance, strategy, and risk management related to modern Awards, legislation, and policy interpretation. 
• Conduct comprehensive, well-documented internal investigations. 
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support leaders in performance improvement, feedback, and dispute resolution. 
• Design and deliver training programs and workshops. 
• Support the development and implementation of best-practice industrial relations strategies. 
• Review and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industrial obligations and alignment with best practices. 

About You:

You are a passionate workplace relations professional with: 

• 2+ years’ ER/IR experience in a complex, multi-site environment, or an HR Business Partner seeking to deepen their expertise in employee relations. 

Proven experience in: 

• Managing employee grievances and disciplinary issues. 
• Supporting complex investigations and disciplinary processes. 
• Interpreting and advising on industrial instruments such as awards, enterprise agreements, and employment contracts. 
• Collaborating pragmatically with operational leaders, senior management, payroll, health and safety teams, and the broader HR function. 
• Navigating organizational change and change management processes. 
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach and a commitment to task completion. 
• Well-developed organizational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong numerical aptitude and accurate data entry capabilities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate level. 

Qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification in Law, Employee/Industrial Relations, Business, or Human Resources Management is preferred.