People & Development Consultant

10 hours ago


Brisbane, Australia Clayton Utz Full time

The Role

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner to join the People & Development (P&D) team in Clayton Utz's Brisbane office on a permanent full time basis.

Working with a dynamic and collaborative team, and reporting to the Brisbane P&D Manager, you will play a key role in providing trusted advice to our partners, managers, and employees. As part of the broader P&D team, you will drive the delivery of people initiatives and operations across the employee life cycle, ensuring alignment with the firm's overarching people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Provide expert advice on firm policies and employee relations matters.
- Undertake the cyclical activities such as promotions, annual performance and remuneration reviews, and talent identification for your client groups.
- Drive recruitment and workforce planning initiatives to meet business needs.
- Collaborate with the Learning & Leadership team to identify individuals for the firm's excellence programs and other development opportunities.
- Champion culture and engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace.
- Coach and support partners, managers, and employees to achieve their goals.
- Advocate for the firm's diversity and inclusion strategy, ensuring it is embedded in all aspects of the employee experience.
- Promote the firm's health and wellbeing programs, connecting individuals to support services as needed.
- Contribute to key projects and change management initiatives that align with the firm's strategic priorities.

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Previous HR generalist experience in a similar business partnering role within a complex, professional, and highly client-focused environment.
- A proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated capability to drive projects through to successful completion.
- Experience within the legal profession or professional services (advantageous but not essential).

The People & Development Team

With a presence in each of our offices, the national P&D team is an integral part of our Business Advisory Services department. The team provides strategic business partnering support to the firm, delivering a range of initiatives to ensure Clayton Utz remains a great place to work.

In the Brisbane office, you will join a supportive and high-performing team that values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence.

Why Clayton Utz?

At Clayton Utz, we are committed to fostering a workplace where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Access to professional development programs and career growth opportunities.
- A focus on health and wellbeing, with a variety of initiatives to support your physical and mental health.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and promotes belonging.

If you are a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make an impact in a leading law firm, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV.

How to Apply?

Consultant Contact Details

Lucy Peter [C], (02) 9353 4634

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