People Business Partner

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Gilchrist Connell Full time
People Business Partner | 12 Month Contract

Gilchrist Connell is a leading national law firm operating across all Australian jurisdictions from five offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. In recognition of our excellence in the insurance sector, Australasian Lawyer named Gilchrist Connell as the 2023 Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year. We believe that partnering with sophisticated clients on high quality work and enjoying a rewarding personal life should not be mutually exclusive.


Overview

We are looking for a seasoned People Business Partner to join our national law firm on a 12-month parental leave contract. You will collaborate closely with Principals and senior stakeholders to deliver effective people solutions throughout the employee lifecycle.


Responsibilities
  • Partner with Principals and senior stakeholders to deliver people strategies aligned with the firm's goals
  • Provide coaching on performance, engagement, and leadership development
  • Lead annual talent, remuneration, and workforce planning processes
  • Drive key firm-wide projects (L&D, DEI, wellbeing and more)
  • Offer practical support on complex employee relations matters

Qualifications
  • You're an experienced senior People/HR Business Partner with at least 5+ years of experience, ideally in law firms
  • You know IR, awards and compliance; you're confident giving accurate, practical advice aligned with the bigger picture
  • You're tech-savvy and comfortable with HRIS (e.g., Elmo or similar) and value clean data
  • You have a solid HR qualification or relevant industry experience and know how to apply it
  • You have built trust with stakeholders and maintain credibility under pressure
  • You influence outcomes using credibility, relationships, and sound advice
  • You communicate effectively with senior leaders, team members, and external partners

Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustments, please contact our People team so we can support you. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, and people of all ages and cultures. We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate diversity. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and want to work for a firm that values high performance, innovation and growth, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Rachel Gerreyn, on 0467 486 867, or hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.


A note for agencies - we do not require agency support for this role at present. Thank you.


Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type
  • Contract

Job function
  • Business Development and Sales

Industries
  • Law Practice
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