Job description

Requisition ID:  768481

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

• Be part of a high-performing, supportive culture
• Work with different teams on projects in varying locations
• Balance work and passions through our innovative flexible work options

The opportunity

We are seeking HR Advisor – Employee Relations and HR Projects Focus (Supervising Associate rank) to join the Talent Specialist Team. This will be a full-time role (although part-time would also be considered).  Location within Australia is flexible with a preference for Sydney.

In this role you will support a high-performance culture by working closely with the business in managing employee relations matters such as probation and performance management, ill-health, and providing advice and guidance to leaders throughout the business. You will also support the Talent Managers in the project management and roll out of cyclical people processes for Oceania including but not limited to Annual Performance and Remuneration Review, EY People Pulse and whole of firm Talent initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, best practice, and commercially sound employee relations advice, balancing the relevant risks to the firm
• Coach stakeholders on employee relations capability and increase the confidence, effectiveness, and accountability of People Leaders
• Supporting Talent Managers with complex employee relations matters such as restructures and redundancies, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
• Manage workstreams for cyclical macro processes such as Annual Performance, Remuneration Reviews, and employee engagement Pulse Surveys.
• Support the delivery of the TST POW by working collaboratively with the team to identify and complete required projects.

Skills and attributes for success

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for learning and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will enjoy supporting stakeholders and take a proactive, problem solving approach to employee relations matters. With a continuous improvement mindset, you are able to actively contribute to broader projects and processes to achieve critical outcomes for the team and the firm.

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Relevant experience in a HR generalist or HR advisor role
• Sound understanding and experience in employee relations
• Project management skills and experience is desirable

Ideally, you’ll also have

• This role would also suit someone with an employment law background looking to move into a HR role. 

What we look for

As part of a high performing team, we look for motivated individuals who are able to balance a number of competing priorities whilst maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

What we offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

    
Please apply to this role only through the ‘Apply’ link (not through the local office). Your application will then be routed to the appropriate recruiting team.    

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. 

EY | Building a better working world 

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.  

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.  

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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