HR and Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sociable Tech; Canberra; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

HR tech tools

Professional development

Public interest & pro bono

Job summary

Adero Law is seeking an HR leader to manage end-to-end HR operations and oversee national and international recruitment. You will lead HR technology systems, analytics, and workforce planning for a high-performing, globally engaged firm.

The role emphasizes international experience, complex litigation client base, and alignment with a proactive, fair workplace culture. Competitive salary and development opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• APAC knowledge of talent landscape, regional trends.
• Experience working internationally with global teams.
• Proven success recruiting for highly technical or professional services roles.
• Strong HR data analytics to forecast hiring needs and drive decisions.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent in HR, Business or related field; knowledge of Australian employment standards.
• Excellent communication with senior legal professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for highly technical legal roles.
• Manage HR technology platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
• Design HR analytics dashboards and automated reports for recruitment and engagement metrics.
• Drive workforce planning and onboarding, across multiple offices.
• Provide monthly/quarterly HR performance reporting to partners.

Skills

APAC knowledge

International experience

Technical recruitment

HR analytics

Employment standards

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Tools

HRIS

ATS

HR analytics tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Adero Law In this role, you will manage end-to-end HR operations, employee relations, performance management and HR reporting. You will also lead our national and international recruitment function, oversee HR technology systems and digital transformation initiatives, and provide strategic workforce analytics to support business growth.

Because our firm deals with complex litigation and frequently advises foreign businesses entering the Australian market, we are looking for an HR professional who brings a global perspective. Your international background and regional expertise will be highly valued as we continue to attract top-tier legal talent and manage a diverse, high-performing workforce.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $105,000 p.a. + Superannuation.
• Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements tailored to support work-life balance.
• Technology & Tools: Access to modern HR platforms, analytics tools, and systems to drive innovation in recruitment and people operations.
• Career Growth: Supportive professional development opportunities within a rapidly growing, nationally recognized firm.
• Meaningful
• Work: The opportunity to be part of a firm that champions public interest, pro bono work, and systemic workplace fairness.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Recruitment: Lead end-to-end recruitment for highly technical and specialised roles, including complex litigation solicitors, class-action specialists, and risk advisors.
• HR Technology Systems & Digital Transformation: Manage, implement, and optimise HR technology platforms including HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), performance management systems, and HR automation tools.
• Design and maintain HR analytics dashboards and automated reporting mechanisms to provide real-time visibility into recruitment metrics, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to streamline HR workflows, automate compliance reporting, and improve data accessibility across five national offices.
• Strategic HR Operations and Workforce Planning: Oversee onboarding, performance management, and employee retention strategies across our five national offices.
• Conduct workforce forecasting to anticipate hiring needs in specialised legal roles.
• Partner with Principal Partners to develop and execute multi-year talent acquisition and retention strategies aligned with firm growth objectives.
• Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy: Conduct regular compensation benchmarking using industry tools and data sources (e.g., LinkedIn Insights, ZipRecruiter, professional services salary surveys) to ensure Adero Law maintains competitive positioning for legal talent.
• Build compensation matrices aligned with market data and firm growth.
• Advise leadership on total rewards positioning to support recruitment and retention in competitive markets.
• HR Metrics, Analytics & Reporting: Track, analyse, and report on comprehensive HR metrics including time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, pipeline velocity, recruitment funnel conversion rates, turnover rates, employee engagement scores, and diversity metrics.
• Build predictive models to forecast hiring demands and optimise recruitment ROI.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reporting to Principal Partners on key HR performance indicators and strategic recommendations.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Champion our firm’s values while ensuring all internal HR practices reflect the highest standards of employment law compliance (aligning with our own expertise in the Fair
• Cultural & Global Alignment: Leverage your international and regional experience to foster an inclusive workplace culture and support cross-border talent acquisition when necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Asia Pacific (APAC) Knowledge & Experience: A strong understanding of the APAC talent landscape, cultural nuances, and regional workforce trends.
• International Work Experience: Proven professional experience working outside of Australia, bringing a broad, global perspective to human resources and organizational development.
• Technical Field Recruitment: Demonstrated success in sourcing and recruiting candidates in highly technical or professional services fields (legal, finance, engineering, or IT).
• HR Metrics & Analytics: Strong capability in utilizing HR data and metrics to drive decision-making, forecast hiring needs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Core HR Competencies: A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, coupled with a strong foundational knowledge of Australian employment standards.
• Exceptional Communication: The ability to influence and partner effectively with senior legal professionals and Managing Principals.

About Company

Adero Law is a nationally recognised, dynamic law firm renowned for its leadership in employment law, commercial litigation, and large-scale class actions.

Since 2018, we have built a reputation for delivering strategic, client-centred, and outcomes-focused legal advice. With a commitment to innovation, community, and technical excellence, we tackle complex, high-profile disputes, including systemic underpayment matters and risk advisory for individuals and major organisations. If you are a strategic HR professional with a global mindset, proven expertise in HR technology systems, and a track record in technical recruitment, we want to hear from you.

Salary: $105000-105000

Work Type: Full time