About Orica At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the role We're pleased to be recruiting a Lead – Employee Relations to join our Australia Pacific People & Culture team, based on the East Coast. Preferred locations for the role are Brisbane, Newcastle or Melbourne, on a hybrid work from office, work from home arrangement. As the region's dedicated Employee Relations specialist, you will partner with the business across a diverse operational and corporate workforce to provide expert advice on complex workplace matters, influence sound people decisions, and strengthen organisational capability.As a trusted advisor, you will play a lead role in enhancing ER governance and compliance frameworks, supporting organisational change initiatives, and building leadership capability and confidence across the business. You will help shape consistent, fair and compliant people practices while driving positive employee outcomes and reducing organisational risk.If you enjoy operating as a subject matter expert, influencing leaders, and solving complex workplace challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a large and dynamic organisation while helping shape the future of Employee Relations at Orica.What you will be doing Act as the Employee Relations subject matter expert across the Australia Pacific region, providing advice on complex and sensitive workplace matters; Lead workplace investigations, grievances, complaints and disciplinary processes; Partner with People & Culture and business leaders to deliver fair, practical and compliant employee outcomes; Support organisational change initiatives, consultation requirements and employment disputes; Develop tools to analyse workplace trends and insights, and recommend proactive solutions to reduce risk and improve people practices; Drive continuous improvement of ER governance, policies, frameworks and employment documentation; Build leader and People Advisory capability through coaching, training and practical support on employee relations and employment obligations; Contribute to compliance, policy and continuous improvement initiatives across the People & Culture function. What you will bring Significant experience in Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, HR Business Partnering or related field; Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations; Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements; Experience advis
