Employee Relations Advisor

Are you passionate about fostering positive workplace relationships and creating a supportive work environment? Do you excel in handling employee concerns and promoting organizational harmony? If so, Chandler Macleod invites you to apply for the role of Employee Relations Advsior with our global mining client for a role based in the Perth CBD, on a 12 month temp contract with an immediate start.

Who are we?
Chandler Macleod is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, offering recruitment, consulting, and outsourcing services to clients across various industries: #wegetpeople.

About the role
We are actively sourcing an ER Advisor with a minimum of three years’ employee relations experience, and be comfortable with ambiguity and navigating medium size organisations. You will play a vital role in promoting employee engagement, resolving conflicts, and ensuring fair treatment for all members of our team.

Key accountabilities will include 

• Providing advice and support on investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes and other complex employee relations matters (including trauma‑informed approaches).
• Advising leaders on employment instruments, Australian employment legislation and ER practices.
• Coaching and uplifting leader capability, including delivery of targeted training where required.
• Supporting litigation and external processes, including preparation of submissions and representation as appropriate.
• Executing elements of the ER Strategy, particularly within the Performance & Conduct stream.
• Applying BHP’s risk management framework and BOS practices in day‑to‑day work.
• Contributing to change management, risk assessment and continuous improvement of ER processes and service delivery.
• Working collaboratively within a broader regional and global Employee Relations team.

If successful, you will be rewarded with: 

• Excellent rates depending on your skill set
• 12 Month contract with VERY STRONG probability of extension
• Monday to Friday | stunning office facilities in the heart of the Perth CBD
• Superannuation Contribution on ALL hours worked
• Dedicated Senior Consultant for Candidate Care
• Weekly Pay + Access to Chandler Macleod’s EAP Programme

To be successful in this role, you will require the following: 

• Bachelor in Human Resources and Employment Relations 
• Experience across employee relations, performance and conduct matters, and/or strong HR business partnering experience.
• Confidence and credibility in advising and influencing leaders, including navigating difficult conversations.
• Sound judgement with a practical, risk‑aware approach.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience or exposure to Australian employment legislation and practices.
• A coaching mindset, focused on uplifting leader capability and building trust‑based teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced and complex environments.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on employee relations and contribute to a positive work culture, apply now to the Employee Relations Advisor role!
 
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.