Sherpa ER Solutions
BEN MATTHEWS
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT
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Sherpa ER Solutions
BEN MATTHEWS
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS CONSULTANT
Specialising in providing Employee Relations & Industrial Relations advice and solutions across all industries
Dispute Resolution
Representation/Support at Fair Work Commission
Unfair Dismissal and Adverse Action Claims
Drafting and Review of Employment Contracts
Employment Law Compliance Health Checks
Agreement Negotiations
Workplace Investigations
Disciplinary Procedure Advice
Organisational Development
Redundancies/Restructure
Drafting and Implementation of Policies and Procedures
Negotiations
ER/IR Training
Development of Effective Induction Processes
Indigenous Training and Employment Programs
A WIN/WIN AT THE WORKPLACE IS A WIN IN THE MARKET PLACE
A WIN/WIN AT THE WORKPLACE IS A WIN IN THE MARKET PLACE
ABOUT BEN
Ben has 30+ years of experience in Employee Relations/Industrial Relations across all sectors of industry.
After graduating, he initially worked as an ER/IR advisor for leading national employer associations, providing consultancy and advocacy across various sectors, including hospitality and manufacturing.
He has worked in key employee relations and industrial relations management roles on significant projects in multiple Australian states and managed HR/IR across Australia and other regions in corporate management roles.
Ben provides practical, risk-minimizing ER/IR support while aligning his approach to employee relations management with the company's vision and values.
EDUCATION
Tertiary:
University of Melbourne
Masters, Labour Law
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Industrial Relations)
Secondary:
Christ Church Grammar School
“The vision of your company and the values you subscribe to should not be mere platitudes on posters and websites. Their full context must be understood, shared and owned by all employees. This is only successful when the employee relations environment and culture is aligned with them.”