Hr Business Partner

MinterEllison is Australia’s largest law firm and provides legal and consulting services.

Purpose is at our core. We create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities. Our teams collaborate and deliver to our Purpose, and consistently work to embed our values into everyday actions. Clients rely on our expertise and insights. They value our responsive, creative and commercial approach. We are curious by nature, diverse in our disciplines and authentic in our relationships.

Diversity and inclusion is at the core of our Purpose and informs the way we work with each other, our clients and in the community. We know that when we bring together diversity of thinking, skills, experience, gender identity, backgrounds and orientations, we get better results.

The Role

As part of our national Talent team the HR Business Partner is responsible for delivering on our talent strategy throughout the employee lifecycle, delivering the full range of HR advisory, consultative and operational services with particular emphasis on performance, remuneration & benefits, engagement and retention strategies including coaching leaders and talent program delivery. This role will also be responsible for managing the clerk and graduate program for the Adelaide office, with support from the national firm.
An exciting opportunity exists for a HR generalist seeking to grow their career in a high performing environment. In this role, you will be collaborating with our national Talent team whilst working alongside an experienced HR Manager.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Partner with business leaders to provide operational advice on all people matters
• Elevate awareness, support and engagement of key strategic Talent initiatives, programs and projects
• Deliver innovative, effective and commercial solutions whilst building trusted relationships across the firm
• Contribute to career development and performance discussions
• Be involved with cyclical HR activities such as performance and reward; promotions and development; and talent and succession planning
• Develop and deliver engagement and retention strategies
• Manage the clerk and graduate program for the Adelaide office

More About You

We welcome applications from professionals who possess:
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related discipline with knowledge of current employment legislation
• 2-4 years’ experience as a HR generalist or an in-house recruiter with a business partnering focus
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities with a ‘can do’ attitude and a hands-on approach within an ever changing business environment
• Ability to sensitively, confidentially and fairly manage people issues and have solid knowledge of the legal parameters of the employment relationship
• Proven experience in coaching and influencing leaders on people issues (performance, mental health, investigations, conflict resolution etc.) that are both best practice and commercially astute
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a professional services environment highly desirable but not essential
• Experience managing WHS issues, e.g. return to work, desirable but not essential

Why MinterEllison

MinterEllison is recognised annually as a Top Attraction Firm by Lawyers Weekly as voted by our peers.  We are a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in Australia and we hold Gold employer status with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

We make diversity in all its forms central to collaboration. This is why we offer hybrid working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working. We offer up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer within the first 24 months following birth or adoption, and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership – all with no minimum tenure.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientations, as well as people living with a disability or who have family or carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles with MinterEllison.

To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser – https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure.ashx

How to apply

We love to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

If you would like further information, to tell us about any adjustments you might require through the recruitment process or if you are trans or gender diverse and want a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].