Employment Relations Manager

Summary

Join Datacom as Employment Relations Manager and play a critical role in shaping a positive and productive workplace culture. Lead the management of complex employee relations matters, guide negotiations, resolve disputes, and advise on best practices. Interpret data and employment trends to inform key decisions around cost, risk, and policy implications, ensuring fair and strategic outcomes. Work closely with organizational leaders to enhance business performance and employee experience, serving as a trusted advisor in strengthening the organization's approach to people and performance. This role requires extensive knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management/Employment Relations, a strong understanding of employment law and compliance, and proven negotiation and mentoring skills. Datacom offers a dynamic and agile work environment with perks such as remote work, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Human Resource Management/Employment Relations
• Expert understanding of the unique business requirements and service offering of the organisation
• Knowledge of employment and company compliance
• Strong business acumen
• Experience 5+ years of HR/ER experience
• Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring people and teams
• Proven negotiating skills with the aptitude to ensure win/win situations for all parties
• Effective presentation skills with the ability to convey complex information across various levels

Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategy for the functional area, in line with the broader Datacom strategy
• Staying abreast of employment legislation
• Creating surveys, interviews and other studies to conduct research regarding human resource policies, compensation, and other employment issues
• Providing guidance and advice to other areas of People and Culture, and the business within the latitude of established company policies in order to meet schedules and resolve technical problems
• Representing Datacom where necessary in meetings, negotiations and investigations with employees/their representative
• Ensuring value and business outcomes are evaluated and articulated appropriately
• Familiarity with recognised industry bodies of knowledge, both generic and specific
• Mentoring and coaching others

Benefits

• Remote working
• Flexi-hours
• Professional development courses