At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert employment relations advice and manage workplace investigations.
- Company: Join Greencross Pet Wellness Company, dedicated to pet and people wellbeing.
- Benefits: Career growth opportunities in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.
- Other info: Be part of a values-led team focused on fairness and compliance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace culture while helping pets and their owners.
- Qualifications: 5+ years experience in Employee Relations and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At Greencross Pet Wellness Company, we’re passionate about helping pets and their people live happier, healthier lives. Across Petbarn stores, Greencross Vets, Specialist and Emergency hospitals, Support Office teams and Supply Chain Distribution Centres, our people work in diverse, dynamic and purpose-led environments every day. Based in our North Ryde Support Office, we are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our People Hub team. Reporting to the General Manager of Employee Relations, responsible for providing expert employment relations advice, guidance and support to leaders and team members across Greencross, including Retail, Veterinary, Support Office and Supply Chain operations.
Operating within the Employment Relations People hub, the role manages employment relations cases, workplace investigations, grievances, misconduct matters, policy interpretation and workplace compliance matters. This role is ideal for an experienced Employment Relations Advisor who can balance legal rigour with practical, values-aligned and commercially pragmatic advice.
What you will do:
- Provide high-quality employment relations advice and support to leaders across all business divisions.
- Act as a primary contact for employment relations enquiries received through the Employment Relations Advisory Centre.
- Provide guidance on performance management, misconduct, grievances, bullying and harassment, award interpretation and termination of employment.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of employment relations matters from enquiry through to resolution.
- Conduct workplace investigations and prepare investigation reports and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
- Support compliance activities and employment relations training programs.
- Create and maintain leader resources, templates and guidance material.
- Keep current with legislative developments and employment relations trends.
- Support Fair Work Commission matters, research and industrial relations projects.
- Ensure advice aligns with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, Awards and organisational policies.
About you
You are an experienced, values led Employee Relations Advisor who combines high achievement focus with empathy, fairness, courage and respect. You are a trusted advisor and challenger that builds credibility quickly, asks the difficult questions and provides clear, pragmatic counsel. You have an enterprise mindset, look beyond a single portfolio and work for the best outcome for Greencross as a whole. You use data and digital fluency, using emerging technology responsibly to improve decisions.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Organisational Psychology or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive Employee Relations Advisor experience, including experience supporting teams from a retail, clinical or FMCG multi-site environment.
- Proven ability to influence outcomes in a matrixed model and deliver through specialist teams in a unified and collaborative way of working.
- Experience working in a large, complex, multi-site or operational organisation; retail, healthcare, consumer or similarly dispersed environments are highly regarded.
- High-quality written communication and executive presentation skills.
Join a growing organisation with career pathways across the broader Greencross and Petbarn network. If you are ready to contribute and be part of a fair, compliant and supportive workplace practices across Greencross, we would love to hear from you.
Employment Relations Advisor in Ryde employer: Petbarn
At Petbarn, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values passion and dedication in pet grooming. Our Morayfield salon provides a supportive environment with comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a strong commitment to employee well-being, including competitive remuneration and a bonus program. Join us to make a meaningful impact on pet health while enjoying attractive benefits and a stable income throughout the year.
