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Employee Relations Manager Courses

Employee Relations Managers are HR professionals who oversee the interests and positive working conditions of employees. They develop organisational policies, create employee benefits packages, facilitate contract negotiations, mediate disputes, and investigate misconduct and policy violations.

As an Employee Relations Manager you could be meeting with the CEO and executive committee to negotiate some new employment contracts, investigating a bullying and harassment complaint, writing up a new anti-discrimination policy, collaborating with the HR and Safety Managers to update the induction training program, or meeting with the state union representative to discuss an emerging issue in the workforce.

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 Manager Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Employee Relations Managers earn?

The average salary for HR and Employment Relations Managers working in Australia right now is $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 Managers?

There are approximately 95,000 HR Managers currently employed in Australia, some of these are Employee Relations Managers. This is a growth occupation with excellent employment prospects over the next 3-5 years.

How do I become an Employee Relations Manager?

The minimum qualification for Employee Relations Managers 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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