THE OPPORTUNITY
William Roberts Lawyers is currently seeking a talented Human Resources professional to join our high-performing and fast-paced team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both operational initiatives and strategic HR activities within a supportive and collaborative environment committed to continuous improvement and cultural development
THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Head of People & Performance, this position offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of a progressive and people-focused culture. You will be involved in a range of impactful initiatives that support the firms strategic goals and enhance the employee experience.
Your key responsibilities in this role include, but not limited to:
* Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, talent attraction and selection, and offboarding processes, as well as facilitating probation review conversations at the 3 and 5 month mark.
* Support the delivery of key people initiatives across the firm, including performance management, renumeration, promotions and learning and development
* Actively participate in developing and implementing critical cultural, wellbeing and change management programs
* provide support to the Head of People and Performance, including assistance with the fortnightly payroll processing and ensuring the HRIS is consistently updated and maintained
* Coordinate the annual renewal process of Practicing Certificates and Limited Liability Insurance in partnership with the Managing Director, ensuring compliance with the requirements of relevant Law Societies.
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Demonstrated experience as an HR Coordinator and/or HR Advisor
* Tertiary qualifications (or studying towards) in Human Resources or Business
* Previous experience working in the professional services industry would be desirable
* Recruitment experience strongly desired
* Excellent communication and people skills, a positive attitude, and a confident polite manner
* Organisational skills that allow you to be process driven and the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload
* A positive attitude, motivation and a self-starter mind set, using your initiative to progress tasks efficiently and effectively
* Excellent attention to detail
* A desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach in a fast-paced environment
* High proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite
* Developed knowledge of employment legislation including exposure to the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, and Modern Awards eg: Legal Services Award
THE FIRM
William Roberts Lawyers is a growing commercial dispute resolution and litigation firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore. With 20 exceptional years in business, William Roberts is a leading Australian Commercial litigation firm. Demonstrated by our appointments to panels where we act for major Australian and international corporate clients across various industries and government, including banking and finance, funds management insurance, building and construction, transport and many others.