Senior Assistant Manager, Employee Relations

Join one of the region’s most respected universities and help shape fair and positive workplace practices by managing Employee and Industrial Relations matters.

You will review and implement policies, provide guidance to stakeholders, and handle workplace investigations—including whistleblowing cases—grievances, and disciplinary matters promptly and fairly. The role also involves supporting collective agreement negotiations and fostering strong relationships with the Union to maintain a harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the employee relations strategy, including reviewing and formulating all related policies and processes to ensure that these are relevant to the workforce.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations cases on matters such as grievances, conduct and performance management cases.
• Partner HR Business Partners and line managers/internal stakeholders to gather facts of case and where required validate alleg...