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Roland Samuels

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Summary

Experienced Employment Law Adviser with 15+ years of expertise in providing legal guidance on employment matters. Strong understanding of labour regulations, case law, and compliance. Skilled in advising employers and employees on complex issues and ensuring legal compliance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Employment Relations Adviser/Industrial Officer

Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
10.2024 - Current
  • Provides accurate and timely information, support and guidance to leaders on individual people matters including poor performance, misconduct, complaints/grievances and investigations. Including assistance/interpretation of ANF’s Enterprise Agreements, awards, employment legislation, employment contracts, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Deals with day-to-day operational issues, using sound commercial risk-weighted HR technical knowledge to independently manage grievance and disciplinary hearings, solving problems, recommending interventions and implementing improvements to managers and team members to ensure a satisfactory outcome for both the business and the individual(s).
  • Analyses caseloads to identify key themes for improvement along with identification of issues and provides reporting (case performance, improvement themes, trends etc…) as required. Also conducts research to analyse and review precedents to provide options and feedback, outcomes of these evaluations should underpin recommendations for leaders to make informed decisions.
  • Prepares various documents at each stage of the Case Management lifecycle (i.e. counselling, discipline, termination, consultation correspondence etc…) as required. Maintains ownership of an active caseload, accurately enters information promptly into the relevant case management system to record the details of each case and keeps impacted leaders up to date with progress of cases until resolution has been reached.
  • Provides support, guidance and training to managers to help develop their people management skills and their understanding of ANF policies, procedures and practices. Coaches, develops and challenges leaders whilst instilling confidence to address people issues that arise and actively educates leaders and team members about the People Relations Case Management operating model.
  • Professional interactions with third parties including unions, external lawyers, customers and external vendors. Participates in HR projects and administrative duties as required. Works closely with the P&C Business Partner team to enhance individual and departmental performance within the business through a variety of employee engagement and change management initiatives, both proactive and reactive in order to minimise risk to the business and maximise employee engagement.

Employment Law Adviser / Consultant

Unfairly Dismissed Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2024
  • Provide expert advice on industrial relations, employment law, and ER matters
  • Develop and implement IR strategies that align with client objectives and legal frameworks
  • Navigate complex IR/ER cases, balancing legal compliance with empathetic resolution
  • Foster collaborative relationships with clients, understanding their unique IR landscapes
  • Negotiate settlements &/or reinstatement for employees
  • Disciplinary & serious misconduct representation
  • Lead Representation at mediation
  • Manage and lead workplace investigations and prepare case management documentation including investigation reports and outcome letters
  • Maintain appropriate record-keeping in relation to all interactions with team members and leaders, and case management activities
  • Representation at the ERA & Employment Court.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Dispute Resolution

University of Waikato

BA - Communications

University of South Africa

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Cranefield College

Project Management Diploma - undefined

Wits University

Management Advanced Programme (MAP) - undefined

Wits University

Skills

  • Workplace conflict resolution
  • Mediation & Dispute Resolution
  • Presentation skills – Training & facilitation
  • Project management skills
  • Client relationship management
  • Experience across multiple industries
  • Client needs analysis
  • Time management - Planning and organising skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Effective decision-making
  • Professional writing skills

Timeline

Employment Relations Adviser/Industrial Officer

Australian Nursing Federation (ANF)
10.2024 - Current

Employment Law Adviser / Consultant

Unfairly Dismissed Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2024

BA - Communications

University of South Africa

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Cranefield College

Project Management Diploma - undefined

Wits University

Management Advanced Programme (MAP) - undefined

Wits University

Graduate Diploma - Dispute Resolution

University of Waikato

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