Looking for your next opportunity? Contribute your knowledge and skills to our team! This is an exciting and challenging role where no two days are the same! Our industrial landscape is rather broad and varied, you will be working with a wide range of stakeholders within the business, along with various Unions where your vast experience and expertise can shine. Come on board with Busways as a Employee Relations Advisor at our National Support Office in Pymble. Our Environment & Benefits:Fitness Passport, a great scheme allowing you and your family to access multiple pools and fitness facilities around Sydney and regional NSW all under one competitive membership fee. Employee Assistance Program by Telus Health, giving you and your family access to an independent organisation that provides a broad range of personal support services.Office Lunch Club, providing access to discounted meals at work.Modern office environment, including large communal kitchen and outdoor lunch space, coffee machine, free fruit, and periodic company lunches.Free Staff shuttle available to Pymble from Central Coast or Blacktown locations.Career Progression, the chance to fulfil higher duties or undertake additional rolesEmployee Referral Programs, the opportunity to earn a cash bonus of $1,000 for successfully referring qualified candidates for selected positionsFlexible work times around core office hours, and option to work from home two days a week. More About the Role:As an Employee Relations Advisor your responsibilities will be geared towards providing practical and administrative support to Managers in maintaining effective workplace harmony and disciplinary measures to employees. Your key responsibilities will include but is not limited to:Manage employee relations issues as they arise to create mutually beneficial outcomesLiaise with the legal team and advisors on employee issuesBuild and maintain positive relationships with managers and attend to associated matters as required.Conduct investigations into grievances, underperformance and disciplinary matters as they arise.Manage probationary process, following up with managers and ensuring process is accurately completedProvide recommendations and advice to managers on performance management and grievance related activities and processesProvide advice and support to managers to develop their understanding and support effective compliance across the business in areas such as:Grievance handlingPerformance managementLegislative requirementsWorking with employees and management in the assessment of flexible work arrangements The Team:The Employee Relations team currently consists of four employees: the Employee Relations Manager and two Employee Relations Advisors. We find that team dynamics play an important part in working towards a common goal, but also in keeping each other motivated during challenging times.We foster an open, enjoyable and collaborative working environment. Whilst we take our roles seriously, we believe that it is important to be our genuine selves and thus, we encourage a work-hard, play-hard approach. About Us: At Busways, our core focus is on quality customer service, stakeholder engagement and employee development. For over 80 years, we’ve delivered a professional, reliable standard of service. We currently operate bus service contracts for Transport for NSW in Western Sydney, North Shore and West, Central Coast and North Coast and the South Australian Public Transport Authority in Adelaide’s Outer South. With a team of more than 2,800 people, committed to transporting over 53.7 million passenger journeys each year, we pride ourselves on taking a proactive approach to public transport delivery to ensure that the customer journey is seamless as possible. Choose an Organisation that Values You:We invite you to consider Busways as your Employer of choice through this opportunity. Join an organisation who supports an inclusive and safe, team focused environment, where you can expect to work alongside leaders and colleagues with diverse skills and knowledge to share, contributing towards the creation of a meaningful employment experience. We value, recognise and appreciate that our employees are the driving force behind our success, allowing us to thrive.We offer our employees the chance to develop, evolve and take on additional duties throughout their time with us, providing possibilities to progress their career over time. We encourage our employees to follow their passion for growth within the organisation, supporting advancement throughout the journey they choose to share with us. What We’re Looking for in the Successful Candidate:Degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Employment Relations, Law, or Commerce or relevant practical experience1+ years of relevant experience within industrial/employment relationsSound knowledge of employment legislation/law, Awards & HR policyCompetent in the use of Microsoft Suite products â Word, Excel, Outlook etc.A proactive approach coupled with a can-do attitude.Sound level of emotional intelligenceRelationship building skills across all levels of staffSound negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenStrong attention to detailAn ability to remain impartial, understand confidentiality and demonstrate a pragmatic approach.Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted working rights in AustraliaHold a current Unrestricted Australian drivers licence issued by the relevant State Highly Regarded:Knowledge of specific AwardsClerks Private Sector Award 2020Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2020Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award 2020Experience in dealing with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) relating to conciliations arising from Unfair Dismissal or General Protections claims.An ability to run training sessions with internal staff Apply now: If you believe this is the perfect role for you, please apply by submitting a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses your suitability to the role Individual applications will be processed as soon as they are received. Applications can be submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' or sending an email to:â¯recruitment@busways.com.auFor any queries about the role please contact the recruitment team on the above email address or give us a call on 02 9497 1800.Busways is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from diverse social, cultural, and gender backgrounds.No agency applications, please.
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