People Business Partner

About this role
- Award winning national private practice
- Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements supported
- Melbourne Based

**About the Company**

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

**About the Role**

Our People team is seeking a dedicated strategic HR Partner to play a crucial role in advancing our firm's culture, technical expertise, talent optimisation, and workforce agility.

Reporting to the Head Business Partnering, Commercial, you will collaborate closely with Practice Group Leader and the Business Services Group Leaders of your client groups as well as the People team leads including; Head of Learning & Development, Head of Inclusion & Experience and Head of Talent Acquisition to:

- Conduct comprehensive workforce analytics to forecast staffing needs and skill gaps, incorporating industry trends and future firm requirements. Lead initiatives to create a responsive, agile workforce ready for evolving legal challenges.
- Champion a holistic performance review strategy, integrating feedback mechanisms, peer reviews, and self-assessment tools. Advocate for a culture of feedback, guiding managers in best practices for constructive and motivational performance conversations.
- Drive initiatives to understand employee aspirations, skills, and growth trajectories.
- Lead the annual remuneration review process, coordinating with Practice Group Leaders, analysing market benchmarks, and ensuring equitable and competitive compensation for this group.
- Assist the People team in delivering key projects and initiatives; ensuring effective implementation and support
- Address performance issues with a focus on employee wellbeing, providing resources and support to ensure personal and professional growth.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Human Resources, Business, or a related qualification.
- Proven expertise in employee relations, HR analytics, technology, and HR practices.
- Key to your success is your strong influencing, leadership and decision-making skills and the ability to work with cross functional teams to execute programs and build and maintain effective working relationships, particularly the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders.
- Strong influencing and negotiation capability.
- Highly organised, able to plan and prioritise work to meet key deliverables.
- An ability to work through problems and exercise sound judgement on when to escalate.
- A professional, client-focused, and ethical approach.
- A resilient nature with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Join us and contribute to shaping an agile, high-performing workforce ready to tackle the evolving challenges of the legal industry.

**Culture**

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

**Benefits**

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

- **Hybrid work**:work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
- **Additional leave**: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
- **Home office, fitness & wellness allowance**:enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
- **Tech discounts**: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal

**How to apply**

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job details

**Job reference**:

- LR/1843765

**Location**:

- Melbourne

**Job type**:

- Full Time

**Job category**:

- Business Services

**Date posted**:

- 10-Feb-2025