The opportunity

We are on the lookout for a Senior Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist to join our People team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

In this role, you’ll provide advice on a range of ER matters, including case management, education, compliance projects, continuous improvement and broader Employee and Workplace Relations initiatives. You’ll play a key part in operationalising compliance strategies while building strong relationships and influencing outcomes.

To be successful, you will be a critical and analytical thinker who is able to operationalise ER and compliance strategy, policy and governance frameworks, whilst also managing stakeholder relationships.

This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane with hybrid work arrangements available.

What will my day involve?

• Provide expert guidance and advice regarding Bupa’s internal ER landscape and relationships along with legislative and industrial instruments relating to employment law and/or the employment relationship
• Assist with investigating and resolving employment matters that fall within the ambit of complex Employee Relations cases.  
• Assist senior members of the Employee Governance team in implementing and executing strategic, consistent and best practice Workplace Relations and Employee Relations across the business.
• Assist senior members of the team and support the development and implementation of related frameworks, systems, processes and practices
• Contribute to developing positive stakeholder relationships and growing capability in Employee and Workplace Relations across people team and leaders via delivery of structured learning and development activities.
• Identify areas of opportunity and risk and escalate as needed to ensure appropriate controls are developed i.e., policy, process, education, and awareness initiatives.
• Support the implementation of continuous improvements to enhance the service offering, quality, and service delivery of the Employee Governance function.
• Actively monitor the external environment and provide timely, contemporary and relevant data and insights
• Contribute to the success of the People Team by providing timely and accurate reporting, and supporting, guiding, coaching, and advising on all matters related to Employee Relations and Workplace Relations

What will I bring?

• Tertiary graduate in Law, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Workplace Relations, or related degree.
• Considerable experience in Employee Relations and Workplace Relations in a large organization.
• Experience in investigating complex ER matters
• Knowledge and understanding of management policies and procedures and experience in delivering practical commercial HR/ER/WR solutions.
• Demonstrable experience in the successful operationalising and implementation of ER and WR strategies, frameworks, systems, processes, and policies.    
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to convey complex concepts in a manner suited to the audience.
• The ability to analyse and use data for continuous improvement and informing workflow and development.

What’s in it for you

We reward our people and celebrate their success. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through theViva Healthier and Happierprogram,we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role.We want to support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.