People & Development Consultant I Perth & Darwin

The Role
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced People Consultant to join the People & Development (P&D) team in Clayton Utz's Perth office on a permanent full-time basis.

Working with a dynamic and collaborative national team, and reporting to the Perth P&D Manager, you will play a key role in providing trusted advice to the Perth and Darwin teams. As part of the broader P&D team, you will partner with the business to deliver 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 advice on firm policies and employee relations matters.
• Deliver 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 & Organisational Development 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 employees to achieve their goals.
• Support the delivery of the local early career's programs.
• 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 key and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to drive projects and decisions through to successful completion.
• Experience within the legal profession or professional services (advantageous but not essential).

The People & Development (P&D) 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 Perth 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.

Join us in shaping the future of Clayton Utz in Perth

How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details
Alexandra Smith,

Accessibility and Inclusion
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Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.