About Them
A highly regarded international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its Australian business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Supporting a workforce of approximately 300 employees across Australia, this is a true generalist role where you will act as the primary HR contact for local leaders and employees while working closely with a well-established global HR function based overseas.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing leaders, and managing end-to-end HR operations in a mature, well-supported environment.
About the Role
Reporting to an overseas Senior HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of all day-to-day HR activity across Australia. You'll be supported by specialist global centres of excellence covering areas such as employee relations, payroll, reward, learning & development and HR services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing trusted HR advice to leaders and employees
- Coaching and supporting senior stakeholders and business leaders
- Managing employee relations matters with support from specialist HR teams
- Leading cyclical HR activities including performance, talent and annual people processes
- Supporting organisational growth and workforce planning initiatives
- Driving employee engagement and people-focused initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies
- Partnering with global HR colleagues to implement people programs locally
About You
You are an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being close to the business and comfortable operating autonomously in a standalone HR role.
You will bring:
- Proven HR generalist experience at HR Manager or HRBP level
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Confidence partnering with senior leaders in a professional services, legal, consulting or corporate environment
- Sound employee relations experience and knowledge of Australian employment legislation
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
- The ability to balance operational delivery with business partnering responsibilities
- Strong communication skills and commercial judgement
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
About Culture & Benefits
- Opportunity to join a respected global organisation with ambitious growth plans
- Broad standalone HR role with significant autonomy
- Exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making
- Well-established global HR infrastructure and specialist support
- Collaborative and inclusive culture
- Sydney-based role with flexible working arrangements
This position will suit someone who enjoys a broad, operationally focused HR remit and is looking for a genuine business partnering role within a professional services environment.
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