AppleOne is assisting a client located in Melbourne with finding an Employee Relations Manager to join their team. If you meet the criteria below, apply now!
Responsibilities:
Serves as strategic advisor to HRBPs, providing guidance on employee relations, workforce planning, and leadership matters
Analyzes workforce metrics (turnover, retention, engagement) to deliver insights and implement strategies that improve retention and organizational effectiveness
Demonstrates initiative and proactiveness by identifying opportunities for improvement, leading change efforts, solving complex problems, and taking ownership of projects and systems
Partners with Regional HRBPs to drive consistent employee relations practices and alignment with corporate HR strategies across multiple states
Provides day-to-day guidance and first-level support to HRBPs on employee relations issues, performance management, and conflict resolution
Serves as escalation point for complex or high-risk employee relations matters, conducting or guiding investigations and ensuring compliant, well-documented outcomes
May partner with legal counsel to manage sensitive employee matters and mitigate organizational risk
Ensures consistent application of company policies and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Supports HR change initiatives and promotes consistent communication across the organization
Collaborates with HR leadership to standardize policies, procedures, and employee relations best practices
Develops and delivers reports and presentations on HR metrics, trends, and insights to support business decision-making
Acts as ambassador for HR and company culture, values, and purpose
Upholds company policies and performs all responsibilities in a professional, accurate, and compliant manner
Other related job duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, particularly in multi-state contexts
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with strong problem-solving ability; able to influence leaders and manage sensitive situations with discretion
Ability to influence HR partners without direct authority
Strong conflict resolution, coaching, and employee relations expertise
Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical decision-making, and organizational change leadership
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, formulas)
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel as needed
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas.