People & Culture Business Partner | BrisbaneAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsMcInnes Wilson (MCW) has a strong reputation in the legal industry as leaders in commercial, insurance, private clients and plaintiff personal injury legal services. With our 50-year milestone approaching in 2025, we are looking to grow our People & Culture (P&C) function, and we are excited to hear from you if the opportunity sounds like a fit.With some exciting growth in our Brisbane national head office, an opportunity has arisen for a committed People & Culture Business Partner to join our team on a full-time basis. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our culture and supporting our national employee compliment.The OpportunityOur opportunity is an exciting step for somebody wanting to build their next career move in a national, multi-faceted People & Culture function. You will be responsible for providing strategic and operational support across a broad range of employee matters. You will act as a business partner to key stakeholders, aligning people initiatives to business goals.You will deliver pragmatic solutions, supporting both employee experience and business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with key stakeholders to understand goals and provide insights and strategies related to workforce planning, performance and organisational development.Analyse workforce data for the purpose of providing insights and advice to the business, improving performance, addressing issues, and identifying trends.Provide advice on the interpretation and application of P&C policies, procedures, agreements, employment conditions and entitlements.Provide support to principals and managers in relation to any disciplinary or employee relations matters, with support from the Head of People & Culture as required.Provide support on employee relations issues in consultation with the Head of People & Culture and any lawyers that may be required.Provide support to the Head of People & Culture on matters relating to performance concerns, disciplinary matters, absenteeism, probation, redundancy, termination, and grievance disputes.Assist with developing, updating, and maintaining appropriate policies and procedures in the context of organisational goals, areas of responsibility and relevant legislation.Coordinate activities associated with the firm’s annual performance and development reviews with a view to fostering talent and building capability.Assist in the design of initiatives and promote activities that increase employee participation and engagement, including change initiatives.Actively contribute to the remuneration review processes for legal and support/corporate services staff in consultation with the Head of People & Culture.RequirementsMinimum 5 years previous experience in a Business Partnering or Senior HR Advisor role preferably gained within professional services.Proven experience advising leaders and advising and managing complex people issues.Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.Ability to organise and undertake multiple tasks with competing deadlines whilst applying effective problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Strategic mindset with a proven ability to deliver practical solutions to people-related matters.Ability to analyse key people metrics and data and provide actionable insights.About McInnes Wilson LawyersWe are a full-service firm with 56 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonusesAccess to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance PolicyFlexible working arrangementsReward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremoniesFurther education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring programHealth and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functionsPlease submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. We'd love to hear all about your experience, motivations and point of difference that you would bring to the role.All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchMcInnes Wilson Lawyers consistently out-performs larger competitors on price, service, value and technical excellence across a broad range of specialised legal services.INSPIRING CONFIDENCEWe are a full service firm and have a wealth of experience in a broad range of specialised legal services. Our experience allows us to appreciate the challenges you face and assist you to overcome these quickly and efficiently.FOCUSED ON YOUR ISSUESWe take a strategic approach to providing commercial legal solutions, working closely with our clients to understand their priorities and required outcomes. Drawing on our extensive state and national experience, we are then able to deliver timely advice that offers a clear and considered recommendation to decision makers.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.McInnes Wilson Lawyers consistently out-performs larger competitors on price, service, value and technical excellence across a broad range of specialised legal services.INSPIRING CONFIDENCEWe are a full service firm and have a wealth of experience in a broad range of specialised legal services. Our experience allows us to appreciate the challenges you face and assist you to overcome these quickly and efficiently.FOCUSED ON YOUR ISSUESWe take a strategic approach to providing commercial legal solutions, working closely with our clients to understand their priorities and required outcomes. Drawing on our extensive state and national experience, we are then able to deliver timely advice that offers a clear and considered recommendation to decision makers.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsSenior HR SpecialistAirservices Australia8d agoHR Business PartnerBoeing Defence Australia1d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice.
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