Employee Relations Specialist

Make a difference as an Employee Relations Specialist

Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We’re a top-tier ASX-listed company helping to make the world a safer place through creating a stronger and more resilient business and enabling our portfolio of iconic insurance brands.

YOUR ROLE  

As a Specialist in our Employee Relations team, you will provide specialist, compliant and trusted Employee Relations/Industrial Relations recommendations, and advice to P&C, IAG leaders and their teams across Australia. You will also conduct investigations into complex and serious employee relations issues. 
 
You will ensure our people can perform at their best in a safe and inclusive work environment, supported by policies and procedures that enable the future of work, embrace IAG’s Purpose, and promote the achievement of the IAG strategic priorities. 
 
You will work closely with the ER Lead and ER Advisors on escalated and complex case management matters, whilst also partnering with our internal employment law team.  

This role is best suited to someone with an employment law background, particularly with experience as an employment lawyer in private practice. This expertise will be valuable for managing relationships, understanding compliance requirements, and navigating complex legal frameworks related to employment. 

 
This is a permanent opportunity based in Gadigal Country (Sydney).

   
ABOUT YOU

•    Experience providing employee relations advice, ideally in a commercial organisation of significant complexity and/or across multiple jurisdictions. 
•    Experience in employment law is preferred. 
•    Proven ability to translate complex and technical employee relations issues into pragmatic and plain language solutions 
•    Proven ability to advise on the people components of business transactions and projects 
•    Demonstrated experience coaching and upskilling leaders and HR practitioners in employee relations issues 
•    Mediation and settlement expertise. 
•    Relevant tertiary qualifications – Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Business or Health and Safety 

Applications close – Friday 4th April 2025 at 23:59 AEDT.

ABOUT US  

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. 

We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

Joining IAG, you’ll have access to:
 
•    Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard  
•    5 myLeave days per year on top of annual leave 
•    Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex   
•    Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave, available from the day you start, for both primary and secondary carers 
•    Grow your career through dynamic secondments    
•    Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance  
•    Award-winning recognition and reward program 

We’re ready for you. Apply today.   
 
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