Head of Employee Relations and Remuneration This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's largest independent Not-For-Profit national organisations. Over the last few years, they have grown and expanded, bringing more services to more people across Australia.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer and partnering with the Executive team, this role will lead employee relations, industrial relations and remuneration & benefits strategies and initiatives. The role will oversee the ER team to deliver effective ER/IR initiatives, advice and complex case management for the organisation. This role will also oversee the remuneration and benefits portfolio ensuring the accurate application and payment of all remuneration, benefits, terms & conditions of employment aligned with industrial instruments.
Key Accountabilities: Employee & Industrial Relations Develop an effective and sustainable industrial strategy that will support the delivery of the strategic plan. Ensure the effective implementation of all enterprise bargaining agreements including the accurate application of terms and conditions of employment. Minimise industrial action and fair work complaints/disputes by developing robust disciplinary and termination processes. Oversee the management of complex cases, fair work disputes and legal claims to ensure effective outcomes. Support the P&C Business Partners with escalated industrial queries. Engage collaboratively with unions to build effective working relationships. Partner with Executive and senior leaders to manage and mitigate industrial risk. Develop and implement an effective remuneration strategy and framework including oversight of job classification, development of position descriptions and the annual remuneration review process. Ensure the accurate application and payment of all remuneration aligned with employment contracts and industrial instruments. Manage executive employment contracts, remuneration review process and short-term incentive program. Maintain effective benefits programs including superannuation and salary packaging. Lead and oversee financial modelling aligned to both ER/IR strategies and remuneration frameworks ensuring accurate and robust assumptions are considered. Governance & Support Oversee the effective development of the Groups policies and procedures. Ensure employment contract and variation templates are aligned to legislative requirements and industrial instruments. Ensure key stakeholders are kept abreast of new legislation and impacts in a timely manner. Oversee the business partnering support for the Corporate office including Property & Maintenance teams. Customer Maintain a customer centric approach and drive improved efficiencies and delivery outcomes. Ensure a people first approach with systems in place to invite, receive and respond to feedback. Engage with all key stakeholders in a collaborative and supportive manner. Provide insight and impact of any legislative changes impacting workforce and incorporate into strategic initiatives and planning. Actively contribute to the People & Culture strategic plan through the contribution of insights, opportunities and risks both within the Employee Relations and Remuneration portfolio and more broadly across the business. Develop and implement the People & Culture strategies related to the Employee Relations and Remuneration portfolio. Model a high-performance leadership culture that is underpinned by the organisations' values and leadership competencies. Ensure a high level of team capability and engagement is developed and maintained through the implementation of strategic people initiatives. Ensure effective feedback, performance management and succession planning programs are fully implemented. Operational Performance Make effective operational decisions within portfolio scope. Actively engage in the development of business plans, KPI's, and budgets relevant to the Employee Relations and Remuneration portfolio. Ensure headcount and costs are managed within budget. Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of information, support and services. Proactively identify and rectify performance barriers. Compliance & Reporting Ensure that the organisation complies with workforce regulatory obligations. Ensure compliance with organisational policy, processes and guidelines, and actively contribute to improvement of same. Provide accurate and informative monthly reports to the CPO. Provide accurate, informative and timely reports for the Board and Audit & Risk Committee as required. Qualifications and Experience: Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or Employment Law is essential. Post graduate qualifications will be highly regarded. Demonstrated Experience Previous experience leading an Employees Relation function in a complex unionised environment. A strong working knowledge of employment law, the Fair Work Act and the Australian employment framework. A strong people leader who demonstrates a collaborative, business partnering approach. Previous experience in a large/complex, customer service/member-based organisation will be highly regarded. Demonstrated experience leading teams through significant change in a collaborative and supportive manner. A high level of strategic and critical thinking and ability to proactively identify opportunities and resolve issues. Ability to implement strategies and operational initiatives in a timely and effective manner through the leadership of a high performing team. Ability to simplify the complex. Ability to build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders. Ability to analyse data and trends to solve problems and make effective decisions. High level communication and collaboration skills. A highly effective leader who can lead change and drive innovation. A strong work ethic and hands on approach when needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr
