About the Role
At Northrop Grumman Australia, our people are critical to delivering capability that supports Australia's defence and national security priorities. We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Lead to join our People & Culture team and provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters while helping shape a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Responsibilities
- Lead workplace investigations and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Provide expert advice on performance, conduct, organisational change and other sensitive employee matters.
- Drive continuous improvement of employee relations frameworks, policies and governance practices.
- Develop and deliver leader capability programs focused on people management and employment legislation.
- Partner with stakeholders across Security, Legal, EHS and People & Culture to achieve quality outcomes.
- Monitor legislative changes and analyse trends pivotal to the development and application of our People & Culture strategies.
Requirements
- 4+ years demonstrated experience leading workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations matters.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, industrial relations and employee relations best practice.
- Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across a complex organisation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills.
- A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work through ambiguity.
- The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance.
- Must be an Australian Citizen.
- Satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Workplace Investigations
- Performance Management
- Conduct Management
- Organisational Change
- Employment Legislation
- Industrial Relations
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Facilitation
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years
Education Level
- Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
Benefits
- Professional development (further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships, online training)
- Salary packaging (novated car leases, option to purchase additional annual leave)
- Flexible working options (hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave, varying start and finish times)
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- 2 weeks paid reservist leave
- Health & Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Recognition Program
About the Company
- Northrop Grumman Australia's people are critical to delivering capability that supports Australia's defence and national security priorities.
- We are a pioneering company with careers across air, cyber, land, sea and space.
- Our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
- Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.
- Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
- As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen.
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
