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Senior Manager, Human Resources

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior HR Manager leading the HR function across Melbourne and Sydney offices, acting as a strategic business partner to Partners and senior stakeholders to translate business strategy into talent imperatives.

Role type

Senior Manager, Human Resources (Strategic Business Partner)

Builds

Global and regional People strategies implemented consistently across Australian offices

Domain

Legal/Professional Services, Human Resources

Required skills

Strategic HR planning, Employee relations management, Compensation strategy, Performance management, Talent acquisition and onboarding, Stakeholder management, Change management, Data analysis

Preferred skills

Experience in legal or professional services environments, Ability to handle ambiguity, Coaching and team development

Technologies

HRIS, WGEA reporting tools

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic HR business partner to Partners and people leaders on culture, engagement, and people matters; Ensure global and regional People strategies are implemented consistently across Australian offices; Advise on workplace relations issues and manage employee-relations processes; Partner with Engagement & Development and compensation teams on annual initiatives; Support Partners in developing teams and planning employee progression; Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes including visas and terminations; Lead the annual performance evaluation process; Lead regional compensation strategy and annual compensation processes; Coach and develop direct reports; Maintain accurate HR data and streamline HR processes.