People and Performance Advisor

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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.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a People and Performance Adviser? How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

William Roberts is a dynamic and innovative law firm with a focus on dispute resolution, litigation, and personal, commercial and property transactions.

The firm was started in Sydney on 1 July 2005, by Robert Ishak and Bill Petrovski. Since then, we have grown to a total of 55 employees, including 30 talented lawyers, across our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore offices.

Our clients have been at the core of our success.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

William Roberts is a dynamic and innovative law firm with a focus on dispute resolution, litigation, and personal, commercial and property transactions.

The firm was started in Sydney on 1 July 2005, by Robert Ishak and Bill Petrovski. Since then, we have grown to a total of 55 employees, including 30 talented lawyers, across our Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore offices.

Our clients have been at the core of our success.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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