People & Development Manager — 12–14 Month Contract

Piper Alderman

Adelaide

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program

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Job summary

Piper Alderman is seeking a passionate People & Development Manager to cover parental leave in our Adelaide office for 12–14 months. You will partner with Partners and leaders, manage the full employee lifecycle, and guide firm-wide people initiatives across legal and business services.

The role requires a HR generalist background and strong stakeholder engagement. You will impact talent management, leadership development and employee engagement while supporting clerkship and graduate

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field.
Minimum 4+ years’ experience in a HR generalist or business partner role, ideally in a professional services (legal) environment.
A strong understanding of employment legislation and award interpretation.
Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and managing diverse client groups.
Commercial acumen with the ability to make informed and strategic people decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to influence and build trust.
A collaborative, proactive, and adaptable approach, with a focus on outcomes.
Passion for people and a drive to continuously improve the employee experience.

Responsibilities

Act as the trusted advisor, managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, performance, employee relations and offboarding.
Partner closely with senior leaders and Partners to support firm people strategies.
Manage P&D delivery and engagement across both legal and business services groups.
Support the planning and delivery of early careers activities including clerkship and graduate programs, university engagement, and onboarding.
Contribute to and lead national P&D projects aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.
Coach and influence leaders across the business to embed a high-performance and inclusive culture.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in P&D processes, policies and systems.
Drive local initiatives to support employee engagement, wellbeing and professional development.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.