HR Manager

HR Manager

Temporary 82800 - 101200 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Partner with leaders on HR strategies and drive impactful people initiatives.
  • Company: Leading Australian law firm with a strong professional reputation.
  • Benefits: 13-month contract, premium CBD location, and senior-level experience.
  • Other info: Join a high-performing HR team and enjoy genuine influence and autonomy.
  • Why this job: Become a trusted adviser and make a real impact in a collaborative environment.
  • Qualifications: Senior HR experience, strong stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.

The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished

Human Resources Manager to step into a high-profile role within a leading Australian law firm.

Working closely with senior leaders and partners, youโ€™ll operate as a trusted HR business partner , providing commercially focused advice across the employee lifecycle while contributing to broader people initiatives and firm-wide projects.

Youโ€™ll join an experienced, collaborative HR team in an environment where judgement, initiative and exceptional stakeholder relationships are genuinely valued.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished

Human Resources Manager to step into a high-profile role within a leading Australian law firm.

Working closely with senior leaders and partners, youโ€™ll operate as a trusted HR business partner , providing commercially focused advice across the employee lifecycle while contributing to broader people initiatives and firm-wide projects.

Youโ€™ll join an experienced, collaborative HR team in an environment where judgement, initiative and exceptional stakeholder relationships are genuinely valued.

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Leading Law Firm
  • 13-Month Contract
  • Senior & Influential HR Role

Key responsibilities

  • Partner with senior stakeholders across talent, workforce planning, performance, engagement and employee relations.
  • Provide trusted advice on complex and sensitive people matters.
  • Lead performance, career development, reward and recognition processes.
  • Manage recruitment and support the successful onboarding of new employees.
  • Drive HR initiatives, process improvements and people-related projects.
  • Contribute to graduate and seasonal clerk recruitment programs.
  • Coach and develop HR team members and collaborate across the broader HR function.

What Youโ€™ll Bring

  • Senior HR experience, ideally within a law firm or legal services environment .
  • Strong HR business partnering and stakeholder management capability.
  • Commercial acumen and sound knowledge of employment legislation.
  • Confidence influencing and advising senior stakeholders.
  • Exceptional judgement, discretion and communication skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  • Experience leading and developing team members.

Why this opportunity?

  • This is a high-profile HR role with genuine influence and autonomy.
  • Partner directly with senior leaders and key decision-makers.
  • Broad remit across business partnering, talent, performance and employee relations.
  • Join a highly regarded law firm with an exceptional professional reputation.
  • Work alongside an experienced, collaborative and high-performing HR team.
  • Premium Melbourne CBD location.

13-month parental leave contract offering outstanding senior-level experience.

This is more than a traditional HR Manager role โ€” itโ€™s an opportunity to become a trusted adviser at the heart of the business and make a genuine impact from day one. This role could also suit a Senior HR Consultant who is looking for more regular work for the next 13 months.

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HR Manager employer: seek.com.au

Join a dynamic boutique Chartered Accountancy firm located in the heart of the CBD, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values professional growth and flexibility. With opportunities to engage in diverse accounting, taxation, and advisory projects, you'll benefit from ongoing training and the ability to work remotely after your initial onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.

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Contact Details:

seek.com.au Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HR Manager

HR Business Partnering
Stakeholder Management
Commercial Acumen
Employment Legislation Knowledge
Judgement
Discretion
Communication Skills