Facilities Manager Job Opportunity
Job Description:
The successful candidate will lead efforts to create an engaging, high-performing workplace by shaping people strategies that foster trust and transparency.
This involves overseeing all aspects of facilities management while ensuring client services run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills to build rapport with diverse stakeholders, provide guidance on contract management to performance reviews, and be proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
* Support the delivery of a high-performance culture by nurturing positive relationships among employees, contractors, and clients across all areas of the business.
* Design, review, and implement core people policies and processes covering onboarding, offboarding, payroll administration, and HRM system management.
* Act as a trusted business partner by providing expert advice to management, employees, contractors, clients, and external stakeholders on all people-related matters.
* Produce employment contracts and manage the full employee lifecycle in partnership with General Manager Client Services and Finance teams.
* Review remuneration structures, incentive programmes, and performance management systems to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
* Lead strategic resource planning initiatives including talent pipelining, recruitment activities, supplier engagement, and agency partnerships.
* Build strong relationships with internal teams such as management, employees, practice support assistants as well as external customers like barristers and vendors.
* Contribute to financial oversight by supporting budgetary planning related to practice support recovery.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in similar roles, a proven ability to foster positive cultures while managing complex operations. Strong stakeholder relationships, a collaborative mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
* Relevant tertiary education in Business or Human Resources Management.
* Demonstrated relationship management skills with proven ability to engage effectively with clients and multiple stakeholders are crucial.
* Comprehensive knowledge of employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, payroll administration, policy design, and HRM systems is necessary.
* Exceptional influencing abilities combined with excellent oral and written communication skills are vital for presenting information clearly across all levels of the organisation.
* A collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills is needed to build lasting connections within internal teams as well as external partners.
* Proven track record in reviewing remuneration structures or incentive programmes alongside performance management systems is beneficial.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in creating an inclusive environment where individuals feel supported in their growth. A flat structure encourages open communication, ensuring your voice is heard in decision-making and process improvements.
If you are a motivated professional looking to take your career to the next level, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.