HR Manager

About the role

DWF is seeking an HR Manager for its Australian operations to provide generalist HR support to roughly 300 colleagues across the region. Reporting to the Divisional Head of HR in the UK, you will help deliver the Group and Divisional People Plans and ensure alignment across people management and organisational design.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver divisional people priorities, ensuring compliance with local legislation and acting as a subject‑matter expert.
• Manage cyclical HR processes such as performance management, pay reviews, talent and succession planning, and engagement action plans.
• Lead business change projects to successful completion and review organisational structures with business leaders.
• Work with people leaders to improve retention, reduce attrition, and implement HR policies and local operating procedures.
• Collaborate with Group Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Performance & Engagement, ER, Reward, HR Operations) to create a connected colleague experience.

Required profile

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading cyclical HR activities and detailed knowledge of Australian employment law.
• Technical HR expertise with coaching capability for senior leaders.
• Background in regulated, structured corporate environments such as professional services.
• Action‑oriented, analytical, self‑starter who thrives in global team settings.

Required skills

• In‑depth understanding of Australian employment legislation.
• Expertise in performance management, pay review, talent acquisition, and succession planning processes.
• Ability to design and implement HR policies and local operating procedures.

What we offer

• Commitment to valuing and rewarding team members.
• Equal‑opportunity employer celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Support for candidates needing adjustments or additional assistance during the recruitment process.