HR Manager role - Professional Services (Parramatta) Are you an experienced HR generalist ready to step into a standalone, newly created role where you can truly make your mark? We're partnering with a growing professional services and advisory firm to recruit a full-time, permanent HR Manager to lead and shape the people function as the business continues to scale. This is a unique opportunity to build HR from the ground up, partnering closely with founders and senior leaders in a high-performing, relationship-driven environment. The Role As the primary point of contact for all HR matters, you will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in shaping people strategy and culture, including: Managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, development, engagement, offboarding) Delivering a structured onboarding experience aligned to company values Advising leaders on employee relations, performance, and people matters Partnering with founders on workforce planning and business decisions Implementing and managing performance review frameworks Leading salary reviews and benchmarking processes Coaching leaders on feedback, development, and performance conversations Maintaining HR policies, procedures, and compliance with Australian employment legislation Supporting offshore workforce considerations in partnership with external providers Driving employee engagement initiatives, events, and cultural programs Identifying improvements across people operations and supporting future HRIS implementation About You You're someone who: Brings strong HR generalist experience across the full employee lifecycle in a corporate environment Has experience partnering with senior stakeholders and building trusted relationships Is confident, personable, and naturally engages with stakeholders across all levels Is proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working in a standalone capacity Enjoys working in a growing business where processes are evolving Brings a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR Why Consider This Role? Newly created, standalone HR role with the opportunity to build and shape the function Growing professional services firm with strong leadership and a high-performing client base Supportive, multicultural culture with regular team events and initiatives Direct exposure to founders and influence on business decisions Office-based role in Parramatta, with a preference for 5 days in the office Competitive salary of $130,000 - $140,000 super If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking on the apply button. Reference Number: 06800-0013430849 This is an on-site position. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.