HR Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Partners and Managers to provide practical and commercially focused advice across employee relations, performance management, workplace policies, talent management, remuneration and broader people matters. Manage employee relations matters, providing considered and timely advice while ensuring appropriate processes and documentation are followed. Support the effective delivery of day-to-day HR operations and key activities across the annual People calendar. Provide guidance, coaching and support to junior members of the People Team. Work collaboratively with the broader People Team on talent, recruitment and employee initiatives and projects aligned with the firm's people strategy. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across our Australian offices, providing responsive and pragmatic HR support. About You A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline. Strong HR generalist and business partnering experience, ideally gained within professional services or a similarly fast-paced corporate environment. Demonstrated experience independently managing employee relations and performance matters and providing advice to senior stakeholders. Experience supporting performance, remuneration and reward processes. Experience using HRIS platforms and people data to generate insights and support decision-making. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the confidence to work effectively with senior stakeholders. Sound commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, balanced and solutions-focused HR advice. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities. A collaborative, proactive and hands-on approach, with a willingness to contribute across the broader People function. Why Join Us At McGrathNicol, you’ll thrive in a dynamic and empowering environment where your expertise drives real impact in a social and inclusive team environment. We support flexible ways of working and focus on outcomes, collaboration and client service. We offer a competitive annual bonus program, alongside exceptional training and career development opportunities. Our inclusive culture fosters growth through personalised mentorship. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive support such as 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs, and opportunities for social and community engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your success. Interested? If you're ready to make a lasting impact and grow your career, apply today to join our dynamic team at McGrathNicol. For more information, please contact our national HR team at [email protected].