industrial relations manager

HR Partners is proud to announce our collaboration with Adbri (formerly Adelaide Brighton Cement), as they search for an accomplished Industrial Relations Specialist to join their team.The Manager Industrial Relations at Adbri plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's approach to industrial relations across its two operating divisions, encompassing 1600 employees and 39 collective agreements. This role involves providing strategic guidance, timely advice, and operational support to leaders while facilitating the development and deployment of tools and resources aimed at fostering effective and productive industrial relationships within the organisation.The successful candidate will lead the charge in defining Adbri's industrial relations strategy, ensuring that principles of fairness, efficiency, and productivity permeate throughout operations.The CompanyWe prioritise collaboration with our customers and communities to improve quality of life. Our reputation lies in consistently delivering durable products, including cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products, and industrial minerals, on schedule. Our team's proactive and adaptable mindset drives innovation and growth, establishing us as a respected Australian ASX-listed leader. We contribute significantly to local economies and communities.With a portfolio comprising 13 wholly-owned brands and seven joint venture companies, Adbri boasts a diverse product range and extensive national presence, ensuring readiness for any future challenges.Key Responsibilities:

• Assume ownership of critical industrial risks and develop and execute strategies to mitigate them effectively.
• Implement and adapt Adbri's industrial relations strategy to align with evolving priorities and legislative changes.
• Lead and coordinate our annual pipeline of enterprise agreement negotiations, utilising tools and resources to uphold Adbri's industrial priorities.
• Devise plans to foster industrial harmony, manage conflicts, and establish cooperative processes for addressing industrial issues.
• Cultivate and maintain constructive relationships with relevant unions to foster dialogue and collaboration.
• Provide oversight and support to our Return on Engagement (ROE) process, in collaboration with our HSE team when necessary.
• Keep Adbri abreast of emerging legislative issues and ensure readiness to address them effectively.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the industrial relations acumen of front-line leaders and P&C representatives.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for interpreting and applying industrial agreements.
• Supervise all tribunal-related activities for the group, in conjunction with Adbri's legal team.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Law, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Extensive experience managing industrial relations within a large industrial organisation.
• Profound understanding of industrial legislation and case history.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Advanced negotiation skills, supported by relevant training or certification.
• Strong project management and organisational capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities independently.
• Proven capacity to think strategically and creatively to achieve negotiation objectives.
• Extensive experience collaborating with employee organisation officials and agencies at local, state, and federal levels.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Successful implementation of industrial relations strategy.
• Positive outcomes in enterprise agreement negotiations.
• Effective management and resolution of industrial issues and conflicts.
• Enhancement of operational and P&C skill sets through training initiatives.

Join Adbri and become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in industrial relations. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in a progressive organisation.At HR Partners by Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.skills Law, Human Resources workforce planning, Industrial relationsqualification Bachelor's degree in Industrial relations, law, human resources or other relevant specialisation. Substantial experience managing Industrial Relations with a large industrial organisation.