HR Manager

The Next Step Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Next Step Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead the Australian HR function on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be the primary HR contact for local leaders and employees while collaborating with a global HR team.

You will oversee day-to-day HR activities across Australia, working with specialist centers for payroll, payroll, learning and development, and HR services. A hands-on, business partnering approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience at HR Manager or HRBP level.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Sound knowledge of Australian employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted HR advice to leaders and employees.
• Coach and support senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Manage employee relations matters with specialist HR support.
• Lead cyclical HR activities including performance and talent reviews.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR/Business/Related

Job description

About Them

A highly regarded international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its Australian business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Supporting a workforce of approximately 300 employees across Australia, this is a true generalist role where you will act as the primary HR contact for local leaders and employees while working closely with a well-established global HR function based overseas.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing leaders, and managing end-to-end HR operations in a mature, well-supported environment.

About the Role

Reporting to an overseas Senior HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of all day-to-day HR activity across Australia. You'll be supported by specialist global centres of excellence covering areas such as employee relations, payroll, reward, learning & development and HR services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing trusted HR advice to leaders and employees


• Coaching and supporting senior stakeholders and business leaders


• Managing employee relations matters with support from specialist HR teams


• Leading cyclical HR activities including performance, talent and annual people processes


• Supporting organisational growth and workforce planning initiatives


• Driving employee engagement and people-focused initiatives


• Ensuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies


• Partnering with global HR colleagues to implement people programs locally

About You

You are an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being close to the business and comfortable operating autonomously in a standalone HR role.

You will bring:

• Proven HR generalist experience at HR Manager or HRBP level


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills


• Confidence partnering with senior leaders in a professional services, legal, consulting or corporate environment


• Sound employee relations experience and knowledge of Australian employment legislation


• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves


• The ability to balance operational delivery with business partnering responsibilities


• Strong communication skills and commercial judgement


• Relevant tertiary qualifications

About Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to join a respected global organisation with ambitious growth plans


• Broad standalone HR role with significant autonomy


• Exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making


• Well-established global HR infrastructure and specialist support


• Collaborative and inclusive culture


• Sydney-based role with flexible working arrangements

This position will suit someone who enjoys a broad, operationally focused HR remit and is looking for a genuine business partnering role within a professional services environment.