Workplace Relations Specialist

• Opportunity to work with a high performing Workplace Relations team
• Melbourne or Sydney based
• Hybrid working arrangements – minimum of two days in the office

At Insignia Financial, we’re transforming how Australians experience financial wellbeing — and our people are at the heart of that journey. We’re looking for a Workplace Relations Specialist to join our People & Culture function and help shape a fair, consistent and high-performing workplace.

The Opportunity

This is a 6-7 month contract for an experienced Workplace Relations Specialist to play a key role in providing advice, guidance and capability uplift across our business. Working alongside the members of the Workplace Relations, Safety & Advisory Services function, this role is integral in fostering a high-performance culture while mitigating risk and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external obligations.

You’ll be the go-to partner for HR and business leaders on a wide range of Workplace Relations matters, helping to drive better outcomes for our people and clients. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support the delivery of key Workplace Relations programs of work aligned to broader organisational strategic priorities.
• Provide case management and advisory support on performance, conduct, industrial disputes, illness/injury management and investigations, and assist the team if the matter proceeds to the Fair Work Commission or court.
• Partner with HR, Legal, Payroll and Shared Services to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures and employment contracts.
• Lead and deliver Workplace Relations training and coaching for People Leaders.
• Support policy governance, legislative updates and compliance frameworks.
• Build trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners, including unions and legal advisers.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Law or a related discipline
• 3–5 years’ experience in HR or Workplace Relations advisory roles within a medium to large organisation
• Excellent understanding of the Fair Work Act and ability to quickly understand and administer our enterprise agreement
• Proven experience managing complex performance, conduct and investigation cases end-to-end
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Ability to balance commercials, risk, empathy and fairness in decision making
• Experience in unionised environments and dealing with employee representatives is highly regarded

To Apply

Read more about why you should join our team https://www.insigniafinancial.com.au/careers/working-with-us/why-join-our-team.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.