Employee Relations Advisor
Hobart, TAS | $110 - $115K
Searson Buck is partnering with a highly regarded Tasmanian organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Advisor into a role where your advice, judgement and relationships will directly influence leaders, workplace culture and organisational outcomes.
This is an opportunity to move beyond transactional HR support and become a trusted advisor across a large and diverse organisation.
You'll work alongside leaders to navigate complex workplace matters, build capability, strengthen employment practices and support positive outcomes for both employees and the organisation. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your work genuinely makes a difference, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Employee Relations Advisor, you'll provide specialist employee and industrial relations advice, coaching and support across the organisation.
This is a highly visible role that combines employee relations expertise, stakeholder engagement and leadership coaching. You'll be a trusted point of contact for leaders, helping them confidently manage people matters while balancing organisational priorities and employment obligations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing employee and industrial relations advice across a broad stakeholder group.
- Supporting complex employee relations, industrial relations and workers' compensation matters.
- Interpreting and applying employment legislation, workplace policies and enterprise agreements.
- Coaching and developing leaders in workplace relations, people management and employment practices.
- Supporting investigations, dispute resolution and sensitive workplace matters.
- Assisting with employment-related matters before tribunals and regulatory bodies.
- Contributing to policy development, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships that support positive and consistent people outcomes.
About You
This opportunity may suit professionals from backgrounds such as:
- Employee Relations Advisor
- Human Resources Advisor
- Industrial Relations Advisor
- Senior HR Advisor
- Workplace Relations Consultant
- Employee Relations Business Partner
You may currently be partnering with leaders on employee relations matters and are looking for a role that offers greater influence, broader stakeholder engagement and exposure to complex workplace issues.
You'll Bring
- Experience in employee relations, industrial relations or HR advisory positions.
- Sound knowledge of employment legislation and contemporary employee relations practices.
- Experience managing complex and sensitive workplace matters.
- Strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication capability.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- A pragmatic, resilient and solutions-focused approach.
- Qualifications in Human Resources, Employment Law or a related discipline.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to influence leaders and workplace culture across a large organisation.
- Diverse and meaningful employee relations work.
- Exposure to complex workplace matters and organisational initiatives.
- Supportive and collaborative People Services team.
- Full-time position with part-time arrangements considered.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
Apply Now
If you're passionate about employee relations and enjoy helping leaders build positive, capable and high-performing workplaces, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Bradley Slade
03 6270 2608
bslade@searsonbuck.com.au
03 6270 2608
bslade@searsonbuck.com.au
