Labour Relations Lead, Australia & New Zealand

Apple • Melbourne Region • 3w ago

Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with Apple’s overall business objectives to foster a positive and productive work environment - Union Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for union representatives, building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. - Collective Bargaining: Lead and manage the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, ensuring outcomes that support Apple’s business goals, our customer’s experience, and employee’s needs. - Disputes: Support the management and resolution of disputes and workplace issues, providing advice to leaders and the People team. - Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and the broader organisation on implementing projects and initiatives in compliance with local legislation. - Compliance & Legal Risk Management: In partnership with HR Legal, ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws, regulations, awards and collective bargaining agreements in Australia and New Zealand. - Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyse key employee and labour relations metrics, providing regular and insightful reports to leadership on trends and issues and opportunities for improvement - External Representation: Represent the company in interactions with labour authorities, unions and other external stakeholders. - Training: Develop and deliver targeted training programs for LOB leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage labor relations dynamics. - Team Mentorship & Development: Provide mentorship to a team of Employee & Labour Relations professionals to anticipate and deal with potential Labour issues. Experience leading industrial relations in a large organisation, including leading complex collective bargaining negotiations, and fostering productive relationships with unions and employee representatives. Expert in interpreting and applying enterprise agreements and awards, with a deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and related employment legislation. Proven ability to manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including conducting thorough and impartial investigations. Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and work streams. Demonstrated ability to organise, plan, and prioritise tasks effectively. Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, demonstrated by the ability to inspire action and drive positive change across diverse teams. Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners across multiple countries Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear and concise writing, and compelling presentation abilities, enabling effective communication at all levels. Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, or some other relevant discipline. Proven experience navigating the complexities of a large, international, and matrixed organization, with a strong understanding of HR/ELR principles and practices.

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