Senior HR Generalist – 6mth Parental Leave (Sydney, CBD) – Top-tier law firm

• Join a top tier globally recognised law firm with a high-performance culture
• Senior HR generalist position supporting designated practice groups
• 2025 winner of Australia Firm of the Year - International Financial Law Review (IFLR); 2025 winner of GOLD at the Australian Workplace Equality Index awards; winner at the 2025 Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Asia-Pacific; International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) recognised our Chief Innovation Officer as one of the most influential women in legal technology for 2025
• Take advantage of this 6mth parental leave cover to learn what its like to be part of this award-winning team

Who are we

A firm born in Asia underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3700 lawyers in 27 global locations we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role

Based in the Sydney CBD office reporting to the Head of People & Development (P&D) - Legal and Support this 6mth parental leave cover will provide advisory HR support to designated practice groups often across various offices advise and coach partners and managers on employee relations performance management and HR policies.

Working closely with the wider P&D team your key responsibilities will include:

• Understanding the drivers of team performance and proactively highlighting business needs or issues that may impact performance and client service delivery
• Case managing and advising on performance management matters; terminations complaints and EEO issues
• Advice and interpretation of policies to partners and staff and on the ground coaching on people related issues
• Promotion of P&D policies procedures processes and systems; providing feedback and ideas for improvement of firm people policy and procedures
• Delivery of annual initiatives such as Performance Talent and Remuneration
• Promoting learning and development in conjunction with Talent and Capability
• Being involved in strategic projects related to engaging and retaining our people and improving the employee experience and supporting our People and Culture team in delivering key activities.
• Providing mentorship within the P&D team to support skill development and professional growth

Who are we looking for

Our P&D roles need collaborative strategic forward thinkers who can connect the dots and bring excellence without arrogance. Your passion for the value a robust HR function can add and maturity that comes from experience in environments where excellent commercial acumen is required will set you up for success. You will also bring:

• A deep level of experience in a human resources advisory capacity where you have become a trusted advisor within professional services
• Sound understanding of the law and legislation affecting human resource management
• Experience with performance review systems and implementation of remunerations reviews
• Experience with process and policy improvement
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels of the organisation
• Service orientated with a practical and action orientated approach
• Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills

Please note internally this role is called People & Development Manager

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Applications will close 5pm AEST Thursday 19th June.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Bridget on (02).

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.