Sr. Employee Relations Specialist

As a Sr. Employee Relations Specialist at Aristocrat, you will significantly impact the People & Culture team by fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring operations align with company standards. Responsibilities include conducting objective investigations into workplace issues, mentoring managers, ensuring compliance with labor laws, analyzing data for trends, maintaining confidential records, and representing the company in regulatory matters. This role is crucial for bringing happiness to life through the power of play.

Must Have

• Conduct objective workplace investigations
• Mentor managers on employee relations
• Ensure compliance with labor laws
• Analyze ER data and generate reports
• Maintain confidential case records
• Represent company in regulatory matters
• Conduct exit interviews and surveys
• Develop ER policies and procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years in employee/labor relations
• Knowledge of labor laws, investigations, conflict resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven formal investigation skills
• Ability to research, analyze data, and use judgment
• Strong organizational and time management

Good to Have

• PHR or SHRM certification

Perks & Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

We are dedicated to crafting a world-class environment where our employees can thrive. As a Sr. Employee Relations Specialist, you will have the outstanding opportunity to significantly impact our People & Culture team. You'll be at the forefront of encouraging a positive workplace culture, ensuring our operations are seamless and aligned with company standards. This role is integral to our mission of bringing happiness to life through the power of play.

What You'll Do

• Conduct detailed and objective investigations into workplace issues, including whistleblower cases, disciplinary actions, complaints, and grievances.
• Mentor and partner with managers and leaders to handle employee relations issues, improving leadership capability and ensuring compliance.
• Influence team members and align employee relations practices with business objectives.
• Respond to requests, assist employees and managers, document findings, and drive appropriate actions to resolve complex employee-related matters in a timely manner.
• Partner with P&C collaborators and delivery partners, helping managers assess and perform employee relations tasks and resolve corrective actions.
• Ensure corrective actions are fair, consistent, and align with all relevant laws, regulations, and company employee standards.
• Analyze data to identify trends, produce metrics, and build reports with recommended actions regarding employee relations initiatives.
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed records within a case tool (ServiceNow) while ensuring a high level of confidentiality.
• Represent Aristocrat in front of regulatory and governmental agencies regarding unemployment filings, trade union hearings, appeals, and other personnel-related concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews and surveys, analyzing feedback to uncover patterns and areas for improvement.
• Identify, build, maintain, and acquire approval for all necessary employee/labor relations policies, practices, handbooks, and procedures across Aristocrat.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with PHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in employee and labor relations or serving as an Employee Relations Specialist or P&C business partner involved in employee relations functions.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of labor laws, investigations, conflict resolution, and employee relations guidelines.
• Demonstrated skill in serving as a bridge between business units and People & Culture to guarantee uniform application of policies and practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively navigate sensitive matters and deliver clear messages.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, providing effective service, support, consultation, and resolution of complex ER inquiries through the informed application of company policies, programs, procedures, and federal/state laws.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct formal investigations involving all levels of interaction, detailing findings for legal and audit purposes, and offering appropriate recommendations to senior business leaders.
• Proven ability to research information, analyze data, and apply good judgment to draw valid conclusions, prepare recommendations, and build plans of action.
• Excellent consultative, listening, and verbal/written communication skills; ability to influence, negotiate, and convey recommendations and opinions persuasively.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven capacity to prioritize and manage time effectively and efficiently.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment
• Robust benefits package
• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player
• Talent Unleashed
• Collective Brilliance
• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

None

Additional Information

This role is subject to mandatory background screening and regulatory approvals. As part of your employment with Aristocrat, you may be required to complete a criminal background check, submit fingerprints, and obtain licenses or registrations with applicable gaming regulatory authorities.

Aristocrat operates in a highly regulated environment and holds licenses in over 340 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. To meet our global compliance obligations, you will be required to provide the disclosure of relevant personal and background information to government agencies, sovereign nations/tribal regulators, and other applicable gaming regulatory bodies. This is a condition of Aristocrat’s gaming licenses. The specific information required may vary depending on the jurisdiction and project assignment.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.