Job Description: Human Resources AdvisorDepartment: Human Resources | Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing date: 29/08/2024
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape. This is your opportunity to join an award-winning firm and be at the center of our journey of growth, innovation, and client excellence. We provide a highly collaborative, inclusive, and social workplace where we take interest in you as a person, not just an employee.
We are seeking a HR Advisor to join our national HR team and provide HR support to staff and partners in our Melbourne office. Reporting to a HR Manager, this role will allow you to assist the team in working closely with local client groups, providing partners and staff with professional HR services whilst also contributing to various national HR projects and initiatives. This role is a full-time contract position; however, applicants who are able to work 4 days per week will also be considered. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role and organization; however, it's much more important to us that you bring the right skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
What does the role involve?Actively coordinating the clerkship and graduate recruitment programs.Supporting the team with seasonal clerkship recruitment, partnering closely with universities to organize clerkship events.Assisting the team in daily HR functions including (but not limited to) resourcing, administration, performance management, induction, pay, workplace behavior, event coordination, leave management, and learning and development activities.Being one of the first points of contact for staff, supervisors, and partners on general employment related matters.Contributing towards health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives in line with firm policies and current legislation.Helping to establish and actively participate in industry networks to profile the K&L Gates brand and attract potential talent to the firm.About YouWe value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who, in addition to possessing sound HR skills, is able to build strong relationships with partners and staff and add value to existing HR processes and procedures.
The successful applicant will be proactive in their approach and possess strong problem-solving skills, along with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office is also expected, as are excellent project management, organization, and communication skills.
You will ideally have prior experience working in a similar professional services environment; however, this is not essential. We will consider applications from other industries who are looking to gain experience in a corporate legal environment. This is a role that would suit a HR generalist wanting to gain exposure to graduate recruitment processes or an experienced Graduate Recruiter wanting to broaden their generalist skillset with the support of an experienced HR team.
The ExtrasSome of our benefits include:
A broad range of social events including an active social club and a variety of sporting options to consider.Corporate offices in the CBD with excellent amenities.Regular mornings with an onsite breakfast and barista for all staff.Health and wellbeing programs.Professional development opportunities.Salary continuance insurance.Flexible working options to suit a range of lifestyles.A collaborative and supportive culture.About UsThe firm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia's leading financial and commercial centers and possessing substantial experience, K&L Gates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on groundbreaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Do you like what you see? Please apply via our Careers page. For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at K&L Gates. K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
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