Employee Relations Consultant jobs

• Be a trusted advisor, working with stakeholders to achieve balanced, compliant and commercially sound outcomes
• Guide leaders and colleagues through complex and sensitive workplace relations issues with clarity, confidence and care
• This 6 month fixed term contract opportunity can be located in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney or Brisbane

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Consultant Employee Relations Services, you will join our supportive and collaborative Employee Relations team that operates as a Centre of Excellence within NAB’s People and Culture function.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Provide strategic and pragmatic advice and support to business leaders on a wide range of complex employee relations and individual employment matters including but not limited to misconduct, grievances, disputes, whistleblowing matters, and underperformance.
• Conduct formal investigations into employee conduct, including workplace bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination matters.
• Interpret and advise on the NAB Enterprise Agreement, the NAB Award, applicable State & Federal legislation and workplace policies.
• Respond to employment-related claims, including preparing responses to unfair dismissal, general protections, stop bullying and discrimination matters and representing the organisation at conciliations.
• Support the development of people leader capability including conducting training and preparing knowledge articles and guidance on key employee relations issues.
• Provide support on internal projects requiring specialist Employee Relations input.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Relevant qualifications, preferably in employee/workplace relations/human resources and/or employment law.
• Proven ER experience within a large corporate environment, preferably in the finance sector or professional services.
• The ability to engage with and influence senior stakeholders to achieve balanced, compliant and commercially sound outcomes.
• A history of providing commercial and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
• Experience in dealing with complex and multiple jurisdictional organisations.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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