Employee Relations Advisor

Department: People and Culture - ANZ

Location:

North Strathfield, NSW, AU, 2137

Job Function: People and Culture - ANZ

Employment Type: Full time

Employee Relations | North Strathfield, NSW | Max-term contract

At The Arnott’s Group, we’ve been creating delicious moments for generations. Today, our portfolio includes some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, and behind those brands is a business that is evolving, growing and focused on building what’s next.

This is your chance to join a business with real scale, strong heritage and the momentum to keep improving.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our People & Culture team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to navigate complex people matters with sound judgement, confidence and care. You’ll partner closely with leaders and the broader P&C team to provide expert advice across employee and industrial relations, manage casework end to end, and help drive a consistent, practical and fair approach to employment matters across the business.

You’ll be joining a business with a broad and operational workforce, which means this role will suit someone who enjoys variety, can work through nuance, and knows how to balance compliance, risk and commercial outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

Manage a broad range of ER matters from end to end, including investigations, grievances, misconduct, performance and disciplinary matters
Provide timely, practical and legally sound advice to leaders and the P&C team on employment-related issues
Draft high-quality correspondence, investigation materials, outcome letters and reports
Coach and support leaders to navigate difficult people matters with consistency, procedural fairness and confidence
Partner with P&C Managers and key stakeholders to ensure employee matters are managed effectively and in line with policy, legislation and business expectations
Identify ER trends and themes across the business and provide recommendations to strengthen capability, reduce risk and improve employee experience
Review and improve ER policies, templates and processes to support best practice and consistent application
Support the proactive management of Code of Conduct matters and partner with Compliance on complaints and investigations where required

What will make you a great fit

You’re an experienced ER practitioner who brings strong case management capability, clear judgement and the confidence to operate in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll likely bring:

Demonstrated experience managing complex and sensitive ER matters from initial assessment through to outcome
Strong investigation capability, including interviewing, evidence assessment, documentation and report writing
Deep knowledge of Australian employment legislation, including the Fair Work Act 2009, modern awards and enterprise agreements
The ability to balance legal risk, business context and people impact in the advice you provide
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, coach and build trust across different levels of the organisation
Excellent written communication and attention to detail, particularly in formal documentation and record keeping
Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, retail, logistics or another operational, multi-site environment will be highly regarded

Why join The Arnott’s Group?

This is more than a contract role supporting BAU. It’s an opportunity to do meaningful work in a business that is focused on lifting capability, improving consistency and building stronger foundations across People & Culture.

At Arnott’s, you’ll get the chance to:

Work in a well-known business with iconic brands and real legacy
Take on meaningful ER work that has visibility and impact
Partner with experienced leaders and a collaborative People & Culture team
Contribute to continuous improvement across policy, process and leader capability
Join a values-led business that cares about performance, integrity and how work gets done

Perks

Hybrid working arrangements across our North Strathfield HQ and Huntingwood site
Free onsite parking
Discounted products
Discounted Bupa health insurance
Discounted gym memberships
NAWO membership
And yes, plenty of Tim Tams

Ready to apply?

If you’re an experienced ER specialist looking for a role where you can bring your expertise, influence outcomes and make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a short note on why this role feels like the right next step for you.

At The Arnott’s Group, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to thrive.