G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day.  Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our People and Culture Team!

As an Employee Relations Specialist you will provide timely and accurate employment-related guidance and support to managers and employees for industrial and employee relations matters.

This role is primarily responsible for supporting and coordinating employee relations activities through data analysis, aiding audit and compliance efforts. It ensures the application of People and Culture policies and processes across the business to minimise risk.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same here at G8 as we value ourselves on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. Some of the duties you will see yourself undertaking are.

• Provide advice and effectively interpret applicable Awards, IR legislation and People and Culture policies to provide support to various internal business stakeholders.
• Research and review relevant legislation in order to update and maintain internal documentation (attend workshops and seminars as required).
• Ensure People and Culture procedures remain up to date and provide recommendations to the Leadership Team.
• Provide support for project deliverables within the ER strategy to mitigate risk to the business and optimise business performance.
• Coordinate and assist with employee relations matters, including grievances and disputes, by conducting thorough, objective, and effective first-line investigations and identifying appropriate escalations.
• Administer, collect, and analyse data, and conduct internal audits to ensure continuous compliance with employment legislation and Awards. Escalate findings and trends to the Head of People Services and other People and Culture leaders.
• Provide guidance and recommend suitable applications to People and Culture team members and leaders on employee relations issues including compliance requirements (e.g. working with children checks, working rights, etc), diversity and inclusion, performance management, grievance and disciplinary policy and procedure.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the HR Coordinators within the Employee Relations support function as a senior member of the team.
• Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders of the business, thereby instilling trust and confidence in the People and Culture function.
• Contribute to the development of people management skills and leadership capability across the business, including ongoing advice, support and coaching and training.

About You

You are someone who thrives in a fast paced and engaging work environment. You value great partnerships, you’re collaborative, you always strive for excellence, and you own the outcomes. Some of the required skills and experiences to be successful in this role:

Key areas of highly desirable skills are:

• Formal qualifications in HR, Employment Law or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast paced, multi-site organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organising skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, capacity to work without supervision and confidence in decision-making.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include: 

• Competitive salary package with incentivised annual bonus.
• Hybrid working conditions
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions 
• Dedicated focus on professional growth and development 

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now! 

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible. 

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing.

We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.