Requisition ID: 279398
Relocation Authorized: NoneTelework Type: Part-Time TeleworkWork Location: Perth, WAIn this role, you will handle project labor relations activities, leading complex employee relations investigations, and resolving employee disputes including work stoppages. You will interpret contracts, enforce work rules, and participate in negotiations. Your work will facilitate positive labor relations on the construction project, minimizing problems that may lead to work stoppages and schedule delays.
Major Responsibilities:Interprets and administers applicable labor union contracts and enforces work rules. Keeps abreast of labor laws and related legislation applicable to construction labor union employees.Along with the jobsite Safety representative, responsible for field implementation of Environmental, Safety and Health programs as they pertain to craft personnel.Works with subcontractor representatives performing work on the construction project to ensure labor contracts are interpreted correctly and work rules are enforced uniformly.Analyzes immediate and/or anticipated labor problems, decides on and implements corrective actions to prevent work stoppages and construction schedule delays, and implements craft process improvement programs at the jobsite level.Conducts and/or provides guidance in conducting informal and formal grievance hearings in accordance with applicable labor union contract procedures.Interfaces with craft workforce, construction leadership, client, and general public.Coordinates the project in labor relations activities including employee investigations, reprimands, terminations, data entry in Craft Human Resource Information System (CHRIS), communications, and training/coaching, ensuring activities conform to company and site policies/procedures and legal requirements.Produces various written project and labor relations communications.Performs investigations regarding employee misconduct or other employee relations issues, and recommends appropriate disciplinary or corrective actions according to the work rules.Education and Experience Requirements:Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills:Good analytical and strategic planning skills: able to prioritize, pivot and respond to conflicting priorities.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proficient use of Microsoft Office software.Previous employment relationships, employee or industrial relations, leadership skills.HSE legislative knowledge will also be highly regarded.Experience and demonstrated success in human resources, industrial or employee relations, Workforce Services type roles on a construction site.Must have the right to work in Australia and training experience within an industrial environment is preferred.Willing to travel to site to execute Workforce services practices.Working rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.
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