Senior HR Adviser, Business Partnering

We are seeking a passionate HR professional to join our Melbourne office on a permanent, full-time basis.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with select business groups to plan and deliver initiatives that align to our people strategy.
• Collaborate with HR Operations and Centres of Expertise to proactively support all aspects of the employee life cycle.
• Run cyclical HR processes for your business groups.
• Proactively manage all ER and WHS issues promptly and professionally in line with the firm's values and relevant legislative requirements, whilst minimising psychosocial hazards.
• Coach and support stakeholders to build sustainable high performing teams through talent management and development initiatives to engage and retain our people.
• Work closely with our resource management colleagues to support stakeholders to optimise resource allocation and facilitate mobility.
• Advise on and participate in the recruitment process, including seeking approval, interviewing and onboarding new employees to the firm.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrable experience as a generalist HR professional, ideally in a legal or professional services environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline.
• Well developed influencing skills and the confidence to manage senior stakeholders.
• ER exposure and depth of experience with complex performance management.
• A commercial approach, and ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to change.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• A collaborative approach, working to support others and share expertise.

What you can expect from us:

• We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

For any questions or a confidential discussion, please contact Carissa Bartels, Recruitment Manager at [email protected].