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Imagine your future with us

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, lead, and thrive. Our global team shows up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things—challenging our thinking to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

We are currently seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our People and Culture team, based in Brisbane. Reporting to the HR Director APAC, this role supports the development of positive relations between the organisation’s management and its 3,000+ employees in Australia, and supports the broader region as required. As a senior member of the regional HR leadership team, this position is a trusted advisor, hands-on business partner, and subject matter expert on ER and IR imperatives.
  
The day to day
As our Employee Relations Manager, you will:

• Provide day-to-day advice and leadership to leaders and HR on the full scope of ER/IR matters including but not limited to performance management, disciplinary issues, investigations and grievance handling
• Provide hands-on leadership to enterprise agreement negotiations, ensuring effective consultation, implementation and compliance
• Manage and resolve industrial disputes in collaboration with in-house legal counsel and represent ALS in Fair Work as required.
• Partner with Payroll and HR to ensure consistent application of industrial instruments and compliance with employment legislation
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments, emerging trends, and industry best practices. Communicate their implications to relevant internal stakeholders and support compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders to develop and update employment-related policies, procedures and documentation.
• Facilitate clear and effective communication between management and employees, including delivering training as required to ensure risk mitigation, alignment and ongoing capability building.
• Act as the primary point of contact for union representatives and lead collaborative problem-solving initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing continuous improvement of our people and culture agenda, contributing to local, regional and global projects.

The essentials
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Solid experience in leading and/or supporting enterprise bargaining processes, preferably in both blue and white collar industries
• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, or Industrial Relations
• In-depth knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Fair Work processes, and award interpretation
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to coach leaders on ER/IR best practices
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, calm, and pragmatic approach to complex employment challenges
• Exposure to NZ or Asia-Pacific employment relations frameworks would be advantageous, but not essential.

Why ALS?
Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Modern and flexible working environment (King Street, Bowen Hills)
• Opportunities for growth and career development in a large global company
• Discounts with Bupa, HCF, Hertz, HSBC, Virgin Australia
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Employee Assistance Program providing counselling, support and coaching
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates

Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS
We are global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian or NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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