DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.

As our HR Manager in Australia you will provide generalist HR support to our c300 colleagues across the region. Providing guidance and expertise to the DWF business, harnessing the Group's Global Operating Model to deliver service excellence.

This role will be critical in delivering on activities that underpin our Group and Divisional people plans, and in ensuring alignment across people management and organisation design activities within our Group business units. The Group HR function needs to not only keep pace with the demands of the business, but to anticipate change and proactively lead innovative approaches to delivering an engaging colleague experience by working closely with our Centres of Excellence to effect change, lead transformative business practices and grow our business sustainably.

Reporting to the Divisional Head of HR who is based in the UK, the HR Manager will lead and deliver HR activity for Australia, taking responsibility for working with the wider Group function in:

- Delivery of divisional people priorities across the region acting as a SME to implement in line with local legislation

- Delivery of cyclical people processes, e.g. performance management, pay review, talent and succession activities, engagement action plans etc





- Leading business change projects through to successful completion.

- Undertake reviews of organisational structures with the appropriate business leaders to ensure they are set up to deliver the business priorities in the most efficient and cost-effective way

- Working with people leaders to implement plans to improve retention and reduce attrition within areas.

· Implementing HR policies and procedures, alongside drafting and implementing any local operating procedures, where appropriate.

· Working closely with the Group Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Performance & Engagement, ER, Reward and HR Operations to create a connected and rounded approach to colleague experience – supporting the delivery of the CVP throughout the whole organisation and driving high levels of colleague engagement across the business.

What we’re looking for?

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

- Experience leading cyclical HR activities

- Detailed knowledge of employment law and regulations, specifically relating to the Australian market

- Proven technical HR expertise with the ability to coach senior leaders and colleagues

- Skilled in translating business needs into actionable HR plans

- Hands-on delivery of colleague-centered initiatives aligned with growth objectives

- Background in regulated, structured corporate environments (e.g., qualified services)

- Action-oriented with strong analytical skills and outcome focus

- Self-starter who thrives both independently and in global team settings

- Passionate about delivering exceptional colleague experiences

- Resilient and motivated by challenges and success

📌 HR Manager (Sydney)
🏢 DWF (Australia)
📍 Sydney