Head of Employee Relations & Engagement

The Company is seeking a Head of Employee Relations & Engagement to lead employee relations, engagement, and retention initiatives across the organization. Responsibilities include managing complex employee relations cases, advising and coaching managers on policies and people matters, and overseeing consistent attendance management practices. The role will also lead employee listening and engagement programs, develop data-informed retention initiatives, and coordinate communications, wellbeing, recognition, and culture activities. In addition, the successful candidate will maintain case governance, reporting, and risk controls, identifying trends that require organizational action. Candidates should have significant experience leading employee relations and engagement initiatives, with a strong record of supporting leaders in complex people environments and delivering measurable engagement outcomes. The role requires expertise in case management and employment law, along with the ability to balance employee advocacy and organizational objectives. Excellent relationship-building, stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and coaching skills are essential. A relevant HR qualification is required.