HR Manager - Fixed-Term Contract

About the role

McGrathNicol, a specialist Advisory and Restructuring firm, is looking for an experienced HR generalist to join its Sydney-based People Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent. Reporting to the Head of Talent and Performance, the role suits a proactive, commercially minded HR professional who enjoys combining hands-on HR delivery with trusted business partnering. You will advise partners and employees across the six Australian offices on the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Partners and managers to give practical, commercially focused advice on employee relations, performance management, workplace policies, talent management, remuneration and other people matters.
• Manage employee relations matters, following appropriate processes and documentation.
• Support day-to-day HR operations and key activities across the annual People calendar.
• Coach and support junior members of the People Team.
• Work with the People Team on talent, recruitment and employee initiatives aligned with the firm's people strategy.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the Australian offices.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Strong HR generalist and business partnering experience, ideally in professional services or a similar fast-paced environment.
• Experience independently managing employee relations and performance matters and advising senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting performance, remuneration and reward processes.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, sound commercial judgement and organisational skills.

Required skills

• Experience using HRIS platforms and people data to generate insights and support decision-making.

What we offer

• Flexible ways of working, with a focus on outcomes, collaboration and client service.
• Competitive annual bonus program.
• Training and career development, including personalised mentorship.
• 26 weeks parental leave, additional leave options, employee assistance, health and wellbeing programs and community engagement opportunities.