About Them
A highly regarded international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its Australian business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Supporting a workforce of approximately 300 employees across Australia, this is a true generalist role where you will act as the primary HR contact for local leaders and employees while working closely with a well-established global HR function based overseas.
This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR qualified who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing leaders, and managing end-to-end HR operations in a mature, well-supported environment.
About the Role
Reporting to an overseas Senior HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of all day-to-day HR activity across Australia.
You'll be supported by specialist global centres of excellence covering areas such as employee relations, payroll, reward, learning & development and HR services.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing trusted HR advice to leaders and employees
Coaching and supporting senior stakeholders and business leaders
Managing employee relations matters with support from specialist HR teams
Leading cyclical HR activities including performance, talent and annual people processes
Supporting organisational growth and workforce planning initiatives
Driving employee engagement and people-focused initiatives
Ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies




Partnering with global HR colleagues to implement people programs locally
About You
You are an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being close to the business and comfortable operating autonomously in a standalone HR role.
You will bring:
Proven HR generalist experience at HR Manager or HRBP level
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Confidence partnering with senior leaders in a professional services, legal, consulting or corporate environment
Sound employee relations experience and knowledge of Australian employment legislation
A pragmatic, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
The ability to balance operational delivery with business partnering responsibilities
Strong communication skills and commercial judgement
Relevant tertiary qualifications
About Culture & Benefits
Opportunity to join a respected global organisation with ambitious growth plans
Broad standalone HR role with significant autonomy
Exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making
Well-established global HR infrastructure and specialist support
Collaborative and inclusive culture
Sydney-based role with flexible working arrangements
This position will suit someone who enjoys a broad, operationally focused HR remit and is looking for a genuine business partnering role within a professional services environment.
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📌 Hr Manager (New South Wales)
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