As the Workplace Relations Manager at CleanCo, you will support the design and delivery of expert workplace relations strategies, ensuring a fair, high-performing and compliant workplace. This role sits in the People and Culture leadership team and will play a key collaborative role across the broader People & Culture team. You’ll provide specialist advice, resolve complex ER/IR issues and help embed best-practice processes across the organisation. This role plays a vital part in enabling business partners to navigate change, manage risk and uplift employee experience across all levels of the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Point of escalation for the team on delivery of ER/IR case management, investigations, grievances and dispute resolution; Support the design and implementation of fit-for-purpose workplace relations frameworks and policies; Provide timely and expert advice on industrial instruments, legislation and risk management; Contribute to enterprise bargaining planning and implementation; Partner with key stakeholders and unions to influence positive workplace outcomes; Coach and guide P&C team and leaders on complex workforce challenges; Represent CleanCo in regulatory forums including the Fair Work Commission; Drive compliance through audits, reporting and continuous improvement; Support change initiatives and culture-building projects across the business; and Facilitate consultative forums, learning sessions and employee engagement activities. The Ideal Candidate: You are a trusted ER/IR expert with strong leadership capability and a collaborative mindset. You bring sharp judgement, a values-driven approach and thrive in complex, evolving environments. Your ability to combine strategic thinking with operational excellence enables you to shape policy, manage risk and empower people leaders with confidence and clarity. Passionate about fairness, inclusion and people experience, you bring the energy and influence to make real impact across an organisation in transformation. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline; Demonstrated senior experience in a P&C or Workplace Relations leadership role; Proven ability to balance strategic thinking, policy development and hands-on casework; In-depth knowledge of Australian IR/ER legislation and frameworks; Strong stakeholder and union engagement experience; Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels; Demonstrated ability to coach, educate and facilitate change; Experience with enterprise bargaining and regulatory representation; Passion for progressive workplace practices and inclusion; and Human-centred design approach and systems-thinking mindset. Please note, applications will only be accepted through the official application process. Direct email submissions will not be considered. How to Apply For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Kate Benson at u&u on 07 3232 9163 or Denby Bain on 07 3232 9174 quoting reference number 41984. At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments. Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
