PKF Australia is a nationally recognised, award-winning mid-tier accounting and business advisory group, made up of independent firms that tailor their services to meet the unique needs of each client. With over 40 years servicing the WA business community, our Perth practice is locally owned and globally connected.
Why PKF Perth?
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy and problem-solving—an HR professional looking for genuine influence and impact, not just task execution. We offer a unique opportunity to shape people strategy in a growing, collaborative environment.
* End-to-end ownership
* as our standalone HR professional, you'll have autonomy across the full employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition to performance management to employee relations
* Strategic influence
* you'll directly support the firm's strategic plan and report directly to the Managing Partner, with real input into organisational direction
* High-calibre team
* work alongside bright, motivated professionals across a range of professional services
* Genuine impact
* your initiatives will directly shape our culture, engagement and business outcomes and you'll see the tangible results of your work
* Flexibility
* we know our team have diverse lifestyles with family, sport, social and other commitments; work from home, flexible start and finish times, and additional purchased leave arrangements support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office
* Partner 'open door' policy
* work closely with partners who are hands-on, approachable and value your HR expertise
About the Role
You will manage all aspects of the people function across our diverse practice. You will be a trusted advisor to our leadership team, contributing insight and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Managing end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes; developing strategies to build talent pipelines and enhance employee experience
* Executing performance management, remuneration and employee recognition initiatives to drive engagement and talent retention
* Providing guidance to Partners on employee relations matters including performance management, workplace conflict, disciplinary processes and Fair Work compliance
* Driving organisational design initiatives including workforce planning, career pathway development and succession planning
* Administering HRIS systems (ELMO), delivering HR analytics and reporting, and coordinating learning and development aligned to strategic objectives
* Developing and maintaining workplace policies ensuring legislative compliance and best practice
What We're Looking For
* Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business or related field
* At least 3-5 years' experience in an HR generalist role, ideally within professional services or a similar environment
* Strong knowledge of Fair Work legislation and experience managing employee relations matters
* HRIS experience (ELMO experience highly regarded)
* Confident communicator with experience advising senior stakeholders
* High attention to detail and a commitment to quality
* Professional, personable, and proactive in approach
If you're a driven HR professional ready to take ownership of the people function in a thriving firm and want to make a genuine strategic impact, we'd love to hear from you.