People & Development Consultant

The Role

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner to join the People & Development (P&D) team in Clayton Utzs Brisbane office on a permanent full time basis.

Working with a dynamic and collaborative team and reporting to the Brisbane P&D Manager you will play a key role in providing trusted advice to our partners managers and employees. As part of the broader P&D team you will drive the delivery of people initiatives and operations across the employee life cycle ensuring alignment with the firms overarching people strategy.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Provide expert advice on firm policies and employee relations matters.
• Undertake the cyclical activities such as promotions annual performance and remuneration reviews and talent identification for your client groups.
• Drive recruitment and workforce planning initiatives to meet business needs.
• Collaborate with the Learning & Leadership team to identify individuals for the firms excellence programs and other development opportunities.
• Champion culture and engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace.
• Coach and support partners managers and employees to achieve their goals.
• Advocate for the firms diversity and inclusion strategy ensuring it is embedded in all aspects of the employee experience.
• Promote the firms health and wellbeing programs connecting individuals to support services as needed.
• Contribute to key projects and change management initiatives that align with the firms strategic priorities.

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role you will bring:

• Previous HR generalist experience in a similar business partnering role within a complex professional and highly client-focused environment.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to drive projects through to successful completion.
• Experience within the legal profession or professional services (advantageous but not essential).

The People & Development Team

With a presence in each of our offices the national P&D team is an integral part of our Business Advisory Services department. The team provides strategic business partnering support to the firm delivering a range of initiatives to ensure Clayton Utz remains a great place to work.

In the Brisbane office you will join a supportive and high-performing team that values collaboration innovation and a commitment to excellence.

Why Clayton Utz

At Clayton Utz we are committed to fostering a workplace where our people feel valued supported and empowered to thrive. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Access to professional development programs and career growth opportunities.
• A focus on health and wellbeing with a variety of initiatives to support your physical and mental health.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and promotes belonging.

If you are a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make an impact in a leading law firm we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply

To apply please submit your CV.

How to Apply

We prefer to work directly with candidates if you are interested in this role please click the Apply button or contact the consultant details below for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Accessibility and Inclusion

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Agency submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.