Employee Relations Specialist

At Activ, we don't just offer jobs; we provide opportunities to make a real difference. Our values - Customer Driven, Listen Loudly, Dare to Try, and Deliver on Promises - are not just words; they are the foundation of everything we do. If you're looking for more than a job, if you want a chance to contribute to a cause that truly matters, then we want you on our team!

We offer generous benefits such as: - 

• Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• Options for work-life balance
• Training through Activ’s RTO
• Various staff benefits from our corporate partners
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community

About the role

As an Employee Relations Specialist at Activ, you'll be a key player in shaping and enhancing our Employee Relations outcomes. Collaborate with our Employee Relations Manager to tackle industrial relations matters head-on. Your role goes beyond compliance – it's about providing expert support, advice, and coaching to leaders and our HR Business Partnering team.

A typical day may include:

• Governing and overseeing wage assessment tools to keep Activ compliant with employment obligations.
• Supporting the People & Culture HR and Operational management teams in maintaining compliance with Employee Relations obligations.
• Developing and implementing solutions for continuous auditing against employment obligations.
• Providing training and advice to ensure compliance with legal and organisational commitments.
• Offering expert advice on Employee Relations and assisting in resolving complex industrial relations issues.
• Collaborating on developing procedures and tools to elevate Activ's Employee Relations outcomes.
• Supporting the Employee Relations Manager in developing and implementing industrial relations systems, policies, and processes.
• Contributing to Enterprise Agreement negotiations.

We’re looking for someone who:-

• Builds strong working relationships across all levels of a business.
• Possesses highly developed critical thinking capabilities and can influence stakeholders.
• Thrives in both autonomous and team environments to achieve expected outcomes.
• Excels in report writing, including policies, procedures, board papers, and submission requests.
• Is proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Has experience facilitating training sessions, coaching, and mentoring staff.

To be successful in this role you will require a Tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management, Employee Relations or other related discipline along with a current C Class driver's licence.

Submitting your application is easy, all we need is your current CV and a few questions answered and then one of the team will be in touch. As a part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a video interview. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to get or already have :

• National Police Clearance and/or NDIS worker screening check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.