About Toll Group
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
The Role:
Our HR team consists of specialists across the globe who support the business through a number of key areas, including Employee Relations and Industrial Relations, Talent Acquisition and Management, Organisational Development and Compensation and Benefits.
As we expand, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our HR team and ensure the effective management of ER processes. The role plays an integral part of HR operations and is a key contributor to building and maintaining an open and supportive culture for our employees and people leaders.
Bring your knack for engaging with people, your sharp critical thinking abilities, and your hands-on HR partnering experience in a fast-paced industry, and we'll be your partners in advancing your career and honing your skills for the long haul.
This is a maternity leave fixed term contract role to April 2026 based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane.
To be successful as an Employee Relations Specialist, you will need to:
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment. Address and resolve employee concerns, disputes, and grievances in accordance with company policies and Australian labour laws. Conduct investigations into workplace issues and provide recommendations for resolution in a timely and balanced manner.
- Develop, implement, and update HR guidelines aligned with company policies and procedures and reflecting legal requirements and industry best practices. Monitor and enforce compliance with policies, procedures, and relevant employment laws.
- Support HR in the implementation of performance management processes, including coaching managers on performance improvement plans. Collaborate with managers to address performance-related issues and ensure fair and consistent outcomes.
- Mediate and facilitate resolution in cases of workplace conflicts or disputes. Provide guidance to managers and employees on conflict resolution strategies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of ER cases. Prepare regular reports for management on ER/IR trends, risks, and outcomes.
About You:
If you are a proactive and experienced ER/IR professional passionate about maintaining positive workplace relations, we invite you to apply. Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, motivation, and how you can contribute to our team's success. Join Toll Group and be a part of a workplace where your contributions truly make a difference!
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- Proven experience in an ER role, preferably within the logistics or transportation industry.
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment laws, industrial relations, and Fair Work regulations.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
At Toll Group, we foster an environment where your skills are nurtured, and your career ambitions are supported. Join us and grow professionally while making a meaningful impact across various industries
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What moves you?
At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.
Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.
At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities.
To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com
You must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical.
What We Do
At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 25 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com
Every minute, every day, in countless decisions, transactions, interactions and innovations, people and businesses move the world forward. Making moves that define markets and power industries. Moves that impact economies and empower communities. And it’s here that we are at our best because the only way that our customers can keep moving is if we do, harnessing deep passion and
experience from across our organisation to help these moves happen. So, at the very moment when our customers need us, we bring together the best of who we are, so they can be at their best.
That’s why we never settle. Why we strive for excellence in everything we do. Why we put passion behind every ounce of progress. Why we pull together to deliver success. And then reach further still, to anticipate what’s next. At Toll, we do more than just logistics. We move the businesses that move the world.
