HR Adviser

**MELBOURNE - CBD, SYDNEY - CBD**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We are looking for an exceptional HR Adviser to join our team on a 12 month maternity leave contract. This position can be located in Melbourne or Sydney and while the groups we support vary, key responsibilities will include:

- Support HR Business Partners in all Australian offices as they work closely with their client groups to plan and deliver HR solutions that align people with the goals and objectives of the group (eg, talent, performance reviews, remuneration reviews, promotion processes, etc) and managing routine ‘staff movements’ (eg, terminations, parental leave, leave of absence, secondments, transfers etc)
- Provide staff with general HR policy advice (e.g. annual leave, parental leave)
- Support HR Managers with cyclical events such as the remuneration and talent reviews
- Work with HR Centres of Excellence (eg, HR Operations, Recruitment; Reward; International Mobility) to deploy Herbert Smith Freehills initiatives across the national offices

**SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Our HR Adviser role will suit HR professionals who are keen to develop their HR skills in a supportive environment that is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to their stakeholders. An individual with a positive, can-do attitude, and a willingness and aptitude to learn and develop is key to the success of this role.

**To be successful in this role, you will also have**:

- Business degree in HR or equivalent is desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across all levels of the firm both verbally and in writing
- Strong leadership potential demonstrated by upholding ethics and values
- Experienced in dealing with ambiguity and adapting to changing circumstances
- Experience managing multiple clients and multiple stakeholders
- Networks and builds positive and genuine working relationships internally and externally
- Strong client service focus, whilst maintaining confidentiality
- Strong team ethic, able to work collaboratively in a team

**GROUP / TEAM**

Human Resources

**GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION**

Our competitive advantage is our people and our culture. Our HR team works closely with the leaders of the business to recruit exceptional people, nurture their development and guide their career.

As a member of the HR team, you could be working as a business partner assigned to a particular practice group, or in one of our specialist areas, including graduate or lateral recruitment, global mobility or reward. No matter what your position, you’ll play a core role in shaping the future of the firm.

**ROLE TYPE**

Business Services

**CONTRACT TYPE**

Maximum Term Contract

**WORKING PATTERN**

Full Time

**DIVERSITY & INCLUSION**

At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work.

We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.

Herbert Smith Freehills