Job description

Requisition ID:  796181

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. 

The opportunity

We are seeking HR Manager – Employee Relations and HR Projects Focus (Assistant Director rank) to join the Talent Specialist Team. This will be a full-time role (although part-time would also be considered).  Location of the role is flexible.

In this role you will support a high-performance culture by working closely with the business in managing high risk issues such as workplace investigations, ill-health, redundancies and restructures, some senior performance issues and any other employee relations matters. You will also work closely with the Oceania Service Line HR Business Partners and other Talent Centres of Excellence 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

• Partnering with people managers to create sustained solutions to individual employee matters
• Balancing the firm’s commercial requirements whilst proactively managing risks.
• Managing all high risk / complex employee relations matters including:
  • Redundancies / restructures
  • Disciplinary management
  • Workplace investigations
  • Employee ill-health issues; and
  • Harassment, bullying and sexual harassment matters
• Project Management of process reviews, EY macro process projects, acquisitions and whole of firm Talent initiatives as required
• Building the firm’s capability in appropriately managing employment relations matters by educating Partners, people managers and HRBPs in employment relations processes and legislation 
• Coaching and mentoring HR Advisors 
• Actively participating in projects to develop new processes and process improvements

Skills and attributes for success

To be successful in this role you will have a passion for helping stakeholders navigate complex and sensitive employee relations matters with care and compassion, whilst balancing risk and achieving a commercial outcome.
 

To qualify for the role you must have 

• Employee relations case management experience
• HR project management skills
• Proven ability to influence business leaders and manage diverse stakeholder groups
   

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.

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