Achieving success through the diversity of our people

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

We have an exciting and unique opportunity to join our highly collaborative national P&D team as a Human Resources Manager or HR Senior Advisor, for global law firm, Norton Rose Fulbright. This role would be on a 12 month parental leave cover.

This is a key role in the People & Development team and is responsible for all areas relating to our people, including the attraction, retention, engagement of staff in line with our business principles and objectives. The role will work closely with and support our Partners and business leaders, in a dynamic, fast moving and high performing environment.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting partners and managers in talent management, performance management, training and coaching, and IR / ER issues
• Manage the development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and coach the business through change and culture programs
• An understating of Workplace, Health and Safety Legislation and implementation
• Execute and communicate all annual processes including performance and remuneration reviews, as well as promotions and engagement survey results
• Actively participate in key projects/initiatives to support organisational strategic goals and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support the wellbeing of our people, act as escalation point for employee relations issues
• Work closely with P&D Managers to ensure information flow is consistent with HR delivery solutions nationally

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a strong background in HR business partnering ideally with a minimum of 5 years HR generalist experience gained within a professional services firm. Able to demonstrate a strong ability to manage relationships with senior business leaders as well as commercial awareness and understanding of how to align HR initiatives with business strategy, you will also have excellent relationship-building skills and a high level of attention to detail:

• Experience of working within a highly professional and complex environment
• Good understanding of employment legislation and contemporary HR practice
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage all situations to an outcome.
• Be proactive, engaging and deliver the highest levels of service to employees and Partners.
• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or related discipline

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an inclusive, high performing team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Yvette Borradale via 03 8686 6003 or Yvette.borradale@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.