• Join the Workplace Relations Chapter and support people policies across the organisation
• Create, maintain and oversee a comprehensive policy framework for the Woolworths Group, including processes and governance
• Provide expertise, guidance and coaching around interpretation, implementation and interaction of policies with other instruments and processes

About us
The Workplace Relations Team sits within the Group Culture & People Team, and is made up of three smaller, connected teams: Workplace Relations, Employee Relations and ER Advisory. The Workplace Relations team are responsible for providing strategic advice, guidance and support on workplace relations matters that affect the Woolworths Group as a whole, whole businesses or business units or entire employee cohorts - as opposed to issues affecting individuals or teams, which are supported by the Employee Relations Team.

Woolworths aspires to be Australia’s best place to work and grow, and our people policies must support the work environment and workplace behaviours needed to achieve that ambition. As the Policy and Guidelines Partner you will design, implement, maintain and oversee a comprehensive and cohesive people policy framework for the Woolworths Group, aligned to our Purpose, Ways of Working and Values.

About the role

The Policy and Guidelines Partner will proactively ensure all policy creation and implementation, policy training, policy interpretation and application meet the evolving needs of the business, positioning Woolworths as an outstanding employer, while managing compliance and risk. In addition:

• Act strategically to develop practical, innovative and creative solutions to manage complex issues
• Benchmark and set up a framework to ensure Woolworths is best in class for policy standards by looking at industry, research and changes in legislation
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and stakeholders (such as People Exco members, Safety, Legal and Learning) to improve and implement policies, to create policy and compliance based training as needed
• Draft, review and update existing people policies and related documents, aligned to the tone of voice and perspective of the Woolworths Group or individual businesses as needed
• Work with the Employee Relations team to understand key people policy gaps and issues, work collaboratively to utilise policies (where appropriate) to shift behaviours and results
• Work collaboratively with the Head of IR and the Legal Team to ensure Woolworths Group complies with relevant statutory and legal requirements in respect to people policies and compliance training

About you:

To be successful in this role, you must have strong influencing skills and the ability to work cross-functionally and rally others around a project or cause. You will have a consultative style and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines. You are an engaging and strong relationship builder and are able to influence at all levels of organisation.

• 5+ years experience in a similar role i.e. policy creation, drafting, implementation
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills
• Very strong writing skills, specifically plain English drafting ability and capacity to translate complex legal issues into straightforward language
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A strong understanding of employment laws, industrial relations and employee relations issues
• Tertiary qualifications in IR, HR, Policy or Law will be well-regarded

Grow with the Group

Woolworths Group has announced it will be requiring Australian team members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (subject to medical and religious exemptions).

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.

We’d love to hear from You

If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.