October 20, 2024

EY

Auckland City

Employee Relations Advisor

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly
At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.
We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours
You will join the Employee Relations team – a centre of excellence within EY that manages all employment relations matters in Oceania. This role can be located in our Auckland office or in our Sydney office.

As one of our Employee Relations Advisors, you will support a high-performance culture by working closely with the business in managing employee relations matters such as probation and performance management, ill-health, and provide advice and guidance to leaders throughout the business.

You will work with a highly collaborative and agile team with extensive and vast knowledge and experience. No one day is the same and you will continually be challenged to think outside the box and build a growth mindset.

You will also work on projects when required that align with Talent priorities such as legislative changes and continuous improvement processes. In addition, you will:

Provide consistent, best practice, and commercially sound employee relations advice, balancing the relevant risks
Empower stakeholders by enhancing their employee relations capabilities, boosting the confidence, effectiveness, and accountability of our People Leaders
Supporting ER Managers with complex employee relations matters such as restructures and redundancies, investigations, and disciplinary matters
Contribute to the delivery of Talent and ER Strategic Priorities and continuous improvement projects by collaborating with the team to identify and complete required projects
Maintain work life balance with hybrid working

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for
Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as an HR Generalist or HR Advisor with experience in employee relations case management
Ability to balance a number of competing priorities whilst maintaining a focus on quality and continuous improvement
Ability to influence and partner with business leaders at all levels of the organisation
Knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and effective solutions to complex issues
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY

Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/nz/flexibility
Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness
Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/nz/benefits

Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging— where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be our best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.