Workplace Relations Specialist

Be inspired everyday – let your work make a difference  #Superwithimpact

More than one million Australians trust HESTA with their money. HESTA is a top-performing industry super fund working for real-world impact. We use our expertise & influence to deliver strong long-term returns while accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable world.
HESTA is also an inspiring & rewarding place to work. That’s because what we do makes a difference to the lives of our members. The people who work at HESTA are not only exceptional at what they do, they’re focused on living & creating a strong organisational culture. We’re an industry super fund dedicated to the people who keep our communities going. People who provide some of the best health, education & community services in the world are HESTA members – & we are proud to serve them.

The opportunity – ‘Do what you love & you’ll never work a day in your life’ #careerswithimpact 

As our fund continues to grow & evolve into the future, we are looking for a passionate & accountable Workplace Relations Specialist to join our People & Culture team. Working alongside  the Workplace Relations Lead you will  contribute to a positive workplace culture that balances HESTA’s obligations while enabling our employees to thrive.

This position can be either 0.8 or 1.0 FTE.

In this detail-oriented & hands-on role, your day will see you:

• Foster collaborative relationships with Strategic People Business Partners and other internal stakeholders to support positive workplace outcomes
• Provide expert employee relations advice and support
• Complete workplace investigations and manage conduct, performance and grievance processes
• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of leadership education, focusing on the effective management of employment matters
• Prepare & maintain compliance reporting & analytics 
• Own the governance, compliance & continuous improvement of workplace policies and procedures 

About you: 

• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Experience managing employee relations cases and conducting workplace investigations
• Experience with the development, review and implementation of workplace policies
• Demonstrates strong initiative and personal accountability
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Proven ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!).
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 
We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss. 

We’ll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position 
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