Hr Manager
Herbert Smith Freehills Melbourne, Melbourne
Job Description
The opportunity
We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our national HR team based in our Melbourne CBD office. At Herbert Smith Freehills we value flexibiliity and offer flexible working options.
In this role, you will partner with the HR Lead to support Section Heads and Partner groups, to build capability, facilitate change and foster high performance across assigned group(s). Your role will include but not limited to;
Working closely with groups to plan and deliver initiatives that align people with the goals and objectives of the groups (e.g. talent, performance, remuneration reviews etc.);
Ensure all people issues, grievances and requests are dealt with promptly, professionally, equitably and fairly (champion the Respect Leader program);
Support stakeholders to optimise resource allocation of their groups by monitoring workloads and facilitating mobility within and across the groups and across offices;
Coach and support stakeholders to build sustainable high performing teams across the group through talent management and development initiatives with a focus on engagement and retention of our people;
Contribute to change initiatives and ensure people transition aspects are effectively managed;
Oversee cyclical processes to a high standard;
Interpret and implement employees relations as the custodians of the people policies;
Advise on and participate in the recruitment process for all legal positions;
Role model and champion the firm values;
Collaborate with HR centres of excellence to ensure consistency in the employee experience;
Contributes to the implementation of initiatives for realising the firm’s strategic plan (Ambition 2025); and
Proactively manage WHS issues, including work allocation and wellbeing.
You will benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities working in a team of high performing and collaborative team members.
Skills, experience and qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrable experience gained as a generalist HR professional, including significant ER exposure and depth of experience managing complex performance situations; strong advisory, coaching and facilitation skills and proven leadership capability. You will demonstrate strong internal stakeholder service focus, relationship management and influencing skills, alongside proven commercial acumen and the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all levels of the firm. Experience gained in legal or professional services is desirable.
Group / Team
Human Resources
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