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Company Description At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. Were Australias only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. Were incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do. Job Description As our Workplace Relations Manager, youll play a key role in ensuring GYG continues to be a high-performing, compliant, and people-first The Opportunity Reporting to our Head of Workplace Relations, youll be the go-to expert for all things workplace relations from advising senior leaders and managing complex ER cases to driving compliance strategies and upskilling our people leaders. Youll partner closely with our People team, legal advisers, and franchise network to keep GYG ahead of the curve when it comes to Australian employment law, workforce compliance, and fair workplace practices. About You Youre a seasoned workplace relations professional who thrives on solving complex challenges, influencing leaders, and building strong, trust-based relationships. Youre calm under pressure, commercially minded, and passionate about creating a safe, fair, and engaging workplace. What Youll Do Develop, implement and continuously improve GYGs Workplace Relations & Compliance Strategy.Provide strategic and practical advice on complex employee relations, investigations, grievances, and dispute resolution.Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, NES, and Fast Food Industry Award.Represent GYG in Fair Work Commission matters, conciliations, and external audits.Design and deliver training to uplift people leader capability in workplace relations.Partner with the People team to drive fair, consistent, and values-based decision-making across the business.Manage the end-to-end employment compliance audit cycle (in partnership with PKF). Youll Bring 5 years PQE.experience in Workplace or Employee Relations, preferably in a complex, multi-site business.Tertiary qualifications in HR, Law, or related discipline.Deep understanding of the Fair Work Act and Australian employment law.Experience managing complex ER issues and external representation.Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.Excellent written and verbal communication. Benefits Were incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each others backs. Whether youre working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day. These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG: Career growth Australia and internationallyOpportunity to become a franchiseeAnnual bonus schemePaid parental leaveGYG gift voucher Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation