Senior Advisor - Employee Relations & Compliance

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 Senior Advisor – Employee Relations & Compliance to join our Australia Pacific People & Culture team, based in Brisbane or Kurri Kurri.

As the region's dedicated Employee Relations specialist, you will partner with the business across a diverse operational and corporate workforce to navigate complex people matters with confidence, fairness and care. You'll support to lead employee relations case management, workplace investigations, and performance and conduct matters, while helping leaders build capability and confidence in managing people issues effectively.

Beyond day-to-day casework, you'll identify trends, strengthen frameworks and documentation, and drive practical solutions that improve employee experience and reduce organisational risk.

If you enjoy solving complex workplace challenges, influencing, and making a genuine impact across a large and dynamic organisation, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of Employee Relations at Orica.

What you will be doing

• Manage complex employee relations matters across the Australia Pacific region;
• Lead workplace investigations, grievances, complaints and disciplinary processes;
• Provide expert advice on performance, conduct, attendance and workplace conflict matters;
• Partner with leaders to deliver fair, practical and compliant employee outcomes;
• Support organisational change initiatives, consultation requirements and employment disputes;
• Support to develop and maintain ER documentation, templates, governance and compliance frameworks;
• Develop tools to analyse workplace trends and insights, and recommend proactive solutions to reduce risk and improve people practices;
• Coach leaders and People Advisory teams to build capability and consistency across the business.

What you will bring

• 5+ years' experience in Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, HR Business Partnering or a related field;
• Demonstrated experience managing ER cases and workplace investigations;
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements;
• Strong reporting and analytics skills;
• Experience supporting manufacturing, mining, resources or other operational environments;
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills;
• Sound judgement, resilience and ability to manage sensitive matters professionally;
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to workplace challenges;
• Passion for developing leaders and creating positive workplace outcomes.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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