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People & Culture Advisor (Junior Level) | Law Firm Opportunity

Legal People
Melbourne Full-day Full-time

Description:

This is an exceptional and rewarding career opportunity for a talented junior People & Culture Advisor OR an experienced HR Co-ordinator looking to take the next step up to join one of Melbourne's well established and highly regarded commercial law firms, centrally located in the CBD.
About our Client...
Employing over 100 staff, our client is a reputable law firm that has developed a strong, recognised brand.
About the Role...
Reporting to the People & Culture Manager, your role as a People & Culture Advisor will be varied, encompassing wide ranging responsibilities for example:-
  • Management of key internal client/practice groups taking ownership of the HR function
  • Undertake recruitment activities across the full recruitment process with Lawyer/Support staff & Graduate/Clerkship recruitment; eg. screening/interviewing/ assessment process; co-ordination of interviews; liaising with recruitment consultants/candidates; posting job advertisements.
  • Advise and deliver HR programs and processes in Melbourne in conjunction with other members of the HR team. This will include performance management, coaching, change management, recruitment, employee relations, OH&S, policies, benefits, reporting and legislative compliance
  • Support and contribute to HR programs and new HR initiatives/projects
  • Build strong and enduring relationships with staff at all levels within the firm
  • Monitor, manage and deliver continual improvement of HR systems, policies and processes
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies
  • Ensure all activities undertaken by HR comply with relevant Acts, legal requirements and ethical standards
You will also work closely with the People & Culture Manager and receive lots of hands on guidance and mentoring.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • Proven experience in a HR Advisory capacity OR may even suit an HR Co-ordinator looking to take the next step in their career
  • Experience gained in a law firm will be ideal, alternatively those with experience within a leading professional services firm (eg. accounting, management consulting and/or engineering) are encouraged to apply
  • Ideally experience or exposure managing graduate and/or seasonal clerk programs
  • Solid generalist HR experience covering a wide range of HR issues, from both an operational (essential) and strategic (ideal) perspective
  • Experience working with business owners/executive team
  • Project management experience (ideal)
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels and a strong client service focus
  • Strong 'hands on' HR style with the ability to motivate and influence others
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
  • 'Team player' ethos and have a high levels of discretion, integrity and commitment to the company's standards
  • Initiative and a proactive approach
This is a truly rewarding, generalist junior P&C/HR Advisory role allowing you to consolidate your HR experience and enjoy further professional development opportunities!
To apply online, please click on the apply button now!
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Rosie Mamic or Laine McKenzie| Principal Consultants t: 0418 146 582
Legal People take this opportunity to thank all in advance for expressions of interest in this position. Please note that only those short-listed for interview will be contacted within 48 hours.
17 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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