Our client, a major global finance house, requires an Employee Relations Consultant for a 12 Month Contract.

There is a significant amount of Employee Relations related work to be completed in over the next 12 months.  The need for a dedicated position to carry out this work has arisen which will implement ER & Policy.

Major Accountabilities
In conjunction with Head of Employee Relations & Policy and GM People develop implement and manage employee relations strategy as it relates to the new department 
• Participate in negotiation of Enterprise Agreement (EA). 
• Provide specialist advice on a wide rang of ER matters including EA, policy interpretation, employee disputes/grievances, organisational changes, FSU enquiries/disputes.
• Provide ER project support with major change programs in particular issues arising out of move to Single ADI

Position Requirements
Competencies
• Teamwork
• Achievement
• Integrity
• Strong Influencing and negotiating skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen    
• Strong judgement and decision making
• Good presentation and writing skills

Knowledge and Experience
• 5 + years in ER role or Generalist HR roles with exposure to complex employee relations matters
• Knowledge of basic principle of employment law
Previous experience in an Employee Relations area (desirable)
Able to work effectively with Senior Managers/ General Managers 
• Some experience working in a Corporate Core role delivering service across the enterprise

Other relevant facts about this position
Whilst this position reports to Head of Employee Relations & Policy, it will be a dedicated resource to employee relations issues in the company for the period the 12 months.