People Specialist - Industrial Relations

Goodstart Corporate•San Francisco, CA

11d

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Industrial Relations Specialist to play a key role in shaping Goodstart’s next Enterprise Agreement and strengthening our culture as a great place to work. You’ll partner with leaders, employees and union representatives to lead enterprise bargaining, guide fair and compliant outcomes, and ensure our IR strategies translate into positive, practical results across our network. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in complex IR environments, brings strong judgement, and enjoys building trusted relationships to influence meaningful change.

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Law or equivalent experience
Proven experience in industrial relations, enterprise bargaining and EA drafting
Strong knowledge of national and state-based employment legislation
Ability to assess risk, apply sound judgement and balance people outcomes with organisational needs
Strong communication, coaching, negotiation and influencing skills
Experience partnering with senior leaders and navigating challenging or sensitive situations with calm professionalism
Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and fostering a positive workplace culture
Current QLD Working with Children Check

Nice To Haves

Change management skills are highly regarded

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise bargaining process from strategy development to agreement drafting and Fair Work Commission approval
Build strong relationships with bargaining teams, leaders, union representatives and key stakeholders
Ensure full compliance with the Fair Work Act and good faith bargaining requirements
Develop communication plans to keep leaders and employees informed throughout negotiations
Provide expert advice on employment legislation, policy updates and ER frameworks
Support complex ER case matters, high-risk grievance investigations and conciliation processes
Coach People Partners, leaders and ER specialists on negotiation tactics, legislative requirements and best-practice approaches
Monitor trends, metrics and data to drive continuous improvements in IR and people practices
Contribute to culture, engagement and change initiatives that enhance employee experience
Represent Goodstart as a trusted IR expert, modelling our values and supporting a positive workplace culture

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs
Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduce your taxable income to increase take home pay
Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
Free annual flu shot (optional)
Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.