The Firm
Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60-year history and more than 450 staff. We are known for our expertise in insurance & health and family law, providing high standards of industry knowledge to deliver trusted client service.
BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for the past six years. Our culture is described as friendly, professional, flexible, and down-to-earth by our people.
The Team
You will join a close-knit and highly collegiate P&C team of 11 members providing HR support to the firm nationally. We operate in a fast-paced environment, and our team is respected for their responsive, helpful, and caring approach, delivering strategic advice and projects to the business. You will benefit from the collective knowledge and expertise of team members to develop as an HR professional.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced P&C Adviser to join our Brisbane office. This generalist role involves a broad range of P&C areas such as:
- Recruitment
- Vacation clerk & graduate programs
- People & performance management including reviews, disciplinary & grievance processes
- L&D initiatives
- Participation in P&C projects like health & wellbeing, D&I, engagement, leadership development, reward & recognition
- Policy & compliance areas such as WH&S
About You
We're looking for someone with:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar role within legal or professional services sectors
- Confidence to autonomously manage a recruitment portfolio
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and confidentially
- Skills in building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
We are also open to candidates with a strong recruitment background interested in transitioning to a generalist HR role.
The Benefits
Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements, including a 9.5-day fortnight, work-from-home options, leave purchase, and public holiday swap policy
- Firm-provided laptop supporting our agile working model
- Annual performance bonus scheme
- Casual office environment with a dress-for-your-day policy
- Access to BNWell, our Health & Wellbeing program, including a yearly allowance and wellbeing day
- Shared care parental leave policy offering equal leave for parents
How to Apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your application via our online careers site. Address your application to our People & Culture Manager, Katie Guarrera.
Barry Nilsson is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where all staff feel respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity.
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