AddressEmployment Relations Advisor
About the role
In this role at Youi, you will provide comprehensive employment relations and case management support through advice, coaching, guidance, and administration to our leaders and their teams. Your efforts will ensure fairness, consistency, risk mitigation, and compliance with industrial regulations. You'll be pivotal in upholding best practices and maintaining our commitment to regulatory standards, thanks to your proactive focus on external changes and their implications for our policies, programs, and practices.
Working closely with an experienced in-house employment lawyer and our collaborative P&C Business Partners, you'll have a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge. This environment is designed for learning and growth, allowing you to draw from the expertise of seasoned professionals.
To succeed in this role, you'll need to develop strong relationships with business stakeholders and tailor your communication approach to suit various audiences, from emerging leaders to senior executives. Your ability to prioritise and re-prioritise tasks effectively will be crucial, as will your ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with stakeholders and your P&C team. As a trusted advisor, you'll operate with a good degree of independence, backed by a leader and team who prioritise mutual support and collaboration to effectively manage operations and support functions.
Key priorities:
Provide strategic guidance on case management and employment matters, including terminations, rehabilitation, RTW, and disputes.
Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints.
Coach leaders to enhance their skills and reduce escalations to P&C.
Develop educational materials for leaders.
Assist in managing employment-related claims.
Collaborate with P&C Business Partners to identify trends and risks and contribute to action plans.
Effectively report and track ongoing cases.
Support the improvement of Youi's people policy framework and processes.
Assist in managing relationships with external providers.
Advocate for risk-based decision-making.
Foster a strong people risk culture within the business.
Ways of Working
This role is based at our headquarters on the Sunshine Coast, with a hybrid working model that includes office presence from Tuesday to Thursday.
About you
You should have:
Relevant tertiary qualifications (Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Business or Health and Safety).
Extensive experience in HR or case management experience in a complex commercial environment preferred (3+ years is a general indicator).
Proven expertise in Employee Relations advice, with understanding of employment law.
Experience simplifying HR issues for business transactions and projects.
Strong coaching skills for leaders and HR practitioners.
A collaborative yet independent work style.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Efficient time management and prioritisation skills.
Current knowledge of employment legislation and HR practices.
How to apply
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. Get to know a little more about us at youi.com.au and click "APPLY NOW" to take that next step.
Youi is a part of the Circle Back Initiative, and we commit to responding to every application via our Talent Management Software.
Our Internal Talent Acquisition team exclusively manages all hiring processes, and we do not accept unsolicited resumes directed to hiring managers.
About Youi
At Youi, we believe in challenging to the status quo. We're not your typical insurance company - and that extends to how we sell insurance and hire our team. With over 1,800 employees, we have ambitious goals to keep growing and continue delivering awesome insurance solutions across new products and distribution channels.
We pride ourselves on our diversity and individuality, both among our employees and the customers we serve. We believe that it is the unique combination of skills, perspectives, and experiences of our people that truly sets us apart.
Our company values – being dynamic, human-focused, awesome service, honest, and passionate – guide everything we do. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success.
At Youi, we're unafraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is making a difference in the insurance industry.
