Employee Relations Manager

Date:  30 Sept 2025
Location: 

Sydney, NSW, AU Melbourne, VIC, AU Adelaide, SA, AU Perth, WA, AU Brisbane, QLD, AU

Department: 
Description: 

Job Requisition ID: 39511 

 

  • Be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative and people focused team
  • Mentoring and development programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career.
  • Utilise flexible working arrangements (through the Deloitte Flex) to work in a way that suits you.

Reporting through to our Head of ER/WHS, as ER Manager you will have the opportunity to partner with Talent leads and their teams, utilising expert ER/IR knowledge to provide specialist counsel, build ER competency, and deliver sound business outcomes.

What will your typical day look like?  

  • Providing practical advice on employment related matters in line with company policy and legislative frameworks
  • Identifying and implementing effective early intervention strategies relating to employment matters
  • Supporting and leading key Employee Relations projects and initiatives
  • Developing and delivering training to our Talent team
  • Maintaining up to date knowledge of employment related legislation, thinking strategically on relevant application to our firm
  • Ensuring business-wide compliance to our Firm’s policies and procedures and legislation
  • Act as lead investigator in investigations on workplace grievances

About the team 

At Deloitte, we believe that people make the workplace. We play a meaningful role indeveloping talented people that form the very grassroots of our business by crafting learning experiences and formal development opportunities. Constantly seeking to build the “only at Deloitte” employee experience,we help our people reimagine and realise their potential today, tomorrow and beyond.  The ER/WHS team form an integral part of our Talent function and are responsible for providing strategy and advice nationally in the areas of Employee Relations, HR Policies, Workplace Health & Safety and Worker’s Compensation.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You will be adaptable, approachable, and pragmatic in your interactions with our diverse stakeholders. With considerable ER experience, you will have a keen eye for details and an intimate knowledge of the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards and the Australian modern award framework. You will be able to clearly and concisely advise, coach and train your stakeholders on our approach, the Australian employment law environment and how it applies to our business operations.  You will exercise discretion and confidentiality in your role and show empathy and fairness when providing your advice.

You are someone with:

  • A strong ER background with an ability to think strategically and translate this into practical operational outcomes
  • Experience interpreting, and advising on, modern awards
  • The ability to prioritise multiple tasks from multiple sources and meet deadlines
  • A ‘can-do’ attitude and a proactive approach to duties and tasks 
  • A passion for process simplification and continuous improvement
  • Exemplary written, verbal and presentation communication skills
  • The ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative and consultative approach
  • Ability to think strategically and translate this into practical operational outcomes
  • Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills are essential

Why Deloitte?  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.We have a diverse collection of people from differentbackgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilitiesandthinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment tovalueeveryone’sperspectiveand to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We support flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs.

We help you live and work well.To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range ofperks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeingleave, paid volunteering days, twelveflexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!  

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By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally.The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.  

 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.