HR Business Partner

About the opportunity 

This is a fixed-term contract for 11 months from February 2026 to January 2027. 

As HR Business Partner, you will work collaboratively with practice group/s and departments to manage and deliver a range of generalist HR functions and deliverables. 

You will provide high quality advice and counsel on all people related issues and will ensure that policies, procedures, and practices are implemented in line with the Firm's purpose and values. You will act as an employee champion and change agent and be able to anticipate and respond to the people needs of the Firm.

Key focus areas include:

• Business partnering
• Employee relations
• Supporting recruitment & selection processes
• Performance, remuneration & benefits

About you

• Ideally degree qualified in Business, psychology or a similar related field
• Approximately 4+ years of experience at the business partnering level 
• A confident communicator with the ability to engage with a varied employee and stakeholder audience
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Be prepared to challenge the status quo and be not afraid of change
• Proactive and comfortable taking initiative when faced with new challenges
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Be an effective team player and have strong interpersonal skills including confidence, positivity and the ability to gain credibility
• Bring energy, enthusiasm and passion to the role

About Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is one of the world's leading law firms, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people. We focus on five key sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, Energy, Financial Services, Infrastructure and Real Estate. Our practice teams – Finance & Projects, Property, Risk Advisory Services and Transactional Services – work collaboratively across these sectors.

In Australia, we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network, which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities.

Most importantly, we are a purpose and people led law firm. Our purpose is to make business work better for people. 

That means constantly questioning how the world works and then being bold with our responses. We want people who bring their own unique experience to the firm, are constantly curious, and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return, we provide an environment where you can drive development, work flexibly and continually learn.

What makes Pinsent Masons a great place to work?

• We have a global reach and a local feel. With 28 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
• We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business; however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Vario flexible services.
• We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional and allows you to bring our whole self to work. Dress for your day and in your own style and participate in practices that support your wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
• We're lots of fun and very inclusive. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.