Employee Relations Specialist Courses
Employee Relations Specialists are HR consultants who oversee the interests and positive working conditions of an organisation’s workforce. They develop organisational policies, advise management on employee benefits packages, facilitate contract negotiations, mediate disputes, and investigate misconduct and policy violations.
As an Employee Relations Specialist you could be meeting with the CEO and executive committee to present your findings after an investigation into workplace bullying culture, facilitating the implementation of some new employment contracts, writing up a new anti-discrimination policy, collaborating with the HR and Safety Managers to update the induction training program, or meeting with the departmental heads to discuss an emerging issue of absenteeism.
To succeed in this job role you will need outstanding interpersonal skills, an extensive knowledge of industrial relations and employment law, and the ability to resolve complex situations and employment issues.
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Popular Employee Relations Specialist Courses
There is one course available for people who want to become an Employee Relations Specialist.
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Possible job outcomes:
Human Resources Manager
Compensation and Benefits Manager
Employee Relations Specialist
Human Resources Consultant
Human Resources Operations Manager
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Training and Development Manager
Are you on a path to an MBA and need strategic management and leadership skills? The Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Leadership is the post-graduate qualification you need for highly developed critical thinking and problem solving, as well as an advanced knowledge of human resource management. This full-time course is delivered online and also covers: contract and financial law, implementing strategy, managing and developing people.
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Average duration: 4 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Employee Relations Specialists earn?
Salaries for Employment Relations Specialists working in Australia right now are in the range of $2,445 per week ($127,145 annually). These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
What are the job opportunities for Employee Relations Specialists?
There are no clear employment figures for Employment Relations Specialists at this time. They are employed by large corporations, NGOs, and government agencies across all industries and employment sectors. Many Employment Relations Specialists work as independent consultants.
How do I become an Employee Relations Specialist?
The minimum qualification for Employee Relations Specialists in Australia is a business degree with a major in employment relations or HR. Suitable qualifications include the Bachelor of Business (Employment Relations) or Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management).
For high-end corporate engagements, consider the Graduate Certificate in Employment Law and Practice, Master of Business Administration (People and Culture), or Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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