Australia HR Manager: People & Change Leader

DWF; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking an HR Manager to provide generalist HR support for approximately 300 staff across Australia. You will guide people initiatives, align with the Global Operating Model, and partner with Centres of Excellence to drive a connected colleague experience.

You will lead cyclical HR activities, design people plans, and deliver organisational design changes to support sustainable growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading cyclical HR activities.
• Detailed knowledge of employment law and regulations, specifically relating to the Australian market.
• Proven technical HR expertise with the ability to coach senior leaders and colleagues.
• Skilled in translating business needs into actionable HR plans.
• Hands-on delivery of colleague-centered initiatives aligned with growth objectives.
• Background in regulated, structured corporate environments (e.g., professional services).
• Action-oriented with strong analytical skills and outcome focus.
• Self-starter who thrives both independently and in global team settings.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional colleague experiences.
• Resilient and motivated by challenges and success.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Divisional Head of HR who is based in the UK, the HR Manager will lead and deliver HR activity for Australia, taking responsibility for working with the wider Group function in:
• Delivery of divisional people priorities across the region acting as a SME to implement in line with local legislation.
• Delivery of cyclical people processes, e.g. performance management, pay review, talent and succession activities, engagement action plans etc.
• Leading business change projects through to successful completion.
• Undertake reviews of organisational structures with the appropriate business leaders to ensure they are set up to deliver the business priorities in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
• Working with people leaders to implement plans to improve retention and reduce attrition within areas.
• Implementing HR policies and procedures, alongside drafting and implementing any local operating procedures, where appropriate.
• Working closely with the Group Centres of Excellence, including Talent Acquisition, Performance & Engagement, ER, Reward and HR Operations to create a connected and rounded approach to colleague experience – supporting the delivery of the CVP throughout the whole organisation and driving high levels of colleague engagement across the business.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cyclical HR activities

Employment law (Australia)

Executive coaching

HR planning

People analytics

Change management

Global collaboration

Employee experience

Resilience

Decision making

Job description

DWF is seeking an HR Manager to provide generalist HR support for approximately 300 staff across Australia. You will guide people initiatives, align with the Global Operating Model, and partner with Centres of Excellence to drive a connected colleague experience.

You will lead cyclical HR activities, design people plans, and deliver organisational design changes to support sustainable growth in the region.