HR Advisor | 12-Month Contract Location: Sydney or Melbourne. We have an exciting opportunity to join our People and Development team nationally as an HR Advisor. You will be a self-starter who will provide a hands-on approach to your client groups. Key Responsibilities Coaching partners and managers to build leadership capability and strengthen team performance, embedding a high-performance culture. Contribute to and support broader People and Development cyclical initiatives, including capability development programmes, reward and recognition activities, policy development and updates, and cross-functional projects. Partner with client groups through active participation in team meetings, providing workforce data and clear communication on people priorities, performance outcomes and planned initiatives. Manage employee relations and performance-management issues, applying sound judgement and risk awareness while supporting leaders to achieve fair, timely and sustainable outcomes. Drive performance and talent-management practices. Ensure compliance with WHS/OH&S obligations, embedding safe work practices. Provide responsive advice to employee queries and requests. Requirements & Skills Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 1 year in an HR Advisor role. Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment. Strong stakeholder management, influencing and accountability skills, especially with senior leaders. Experience providing high-quality advice and guidance on people plans, engagement and initiatives. Sound knowledge of the Fair Work Act, Awards, contractual requirements and Workplace Health and Safety legislation. Ability to build rapport and foster trusted relationships within the P&D team and across the firm. Takes initiative and ownership for role deliverables and projects. Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and ensuring service delivery. Tertiary qualifications in human resources, management, business or equivalent preferred. Benefits 30 weeks paid parental leave – market-leading policy with superannuation contributions, external coaching and support for surrogacy and IVF treatment. Hybrid working arrangements and flexible working hours, plus equipment to support working from home. Annual leave: option to purchase up to 3 weeks a year and a gifted day of leave for your birthday month. Health & wellbeing benefits: social events, employee assistance program, bonus program, discounted private health insurance, flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards. Learning & development: access to professional development, coaching, mentoring, study support and further education. Community involvement: pro-bono program and staff volunteering initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr