" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eHR Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e New South Wales \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 22/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandalone HR Generalist Role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtremely flexible working arrangements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 month fixed term contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Them\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eA highly regarded international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join its Australian business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Supporting a workforce of approximately 300 employees across Australia, this is a true generalist role where you will act as the primary HR contact for local leaders and employees while working closely with a well-established global HR function based overseas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, influencing leaders, and managing end-to-end HR operations in a mature, well-supported environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003eReporting to an overseas Senior HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of all day-to-day HR activity across Australia. You\u0027ll be supported by specialist global centres of excellence covering areas such as employee relations, payroll, reward, learning \u0026amp; development and HR services.\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding trusted HR advice to leaders and employees\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoaching and supporting senior stakeholders and business leaders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging employee relations matters with support from specialist HR teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading cyclical HR activities including performance, talent and annual people processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting organisational growth and workforce planning initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving employee engagement and people-focused initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring compliance with Australian employment legislation and company policies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartnering with global HR colleagues to implement people programs locally\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are an experienced HR generalist who enjoys being close to the business and comfortable operating autonomously in a standalone HR role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven HR generalist experience at HR Manager or HRBP level\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence partnering with senior leaders in a professional services, legal, consulting or corporate environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound employee relations experience and knowledge of Australian employment legislation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA pragmatic, hands-on approach with a willingness to roll up your sleeves\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to balance operational delivery with business partnering responsibilities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills and commercial judgement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelevant tertiary qualifications\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Culture \u0026amp; Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to join a respected global organisation with ambitious growth plans\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad standalone HR role with significant autonomy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to senior leadership and business decision-making\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWell-established global HR infrastructure and specialist support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborative and inclusive culture\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSydney-based role with flexible working arrangements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThis position will suit someone who enjoys a broad, operationally focused HR remit and is looking for a genuine business partnering role within a professional services environment.\u003c/div\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Applying\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Click \"Apply for this job\" below to apply for this role.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For specific questions about this role, please contact Vicki Treeby at vtreeby@thenextstep.com.au \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4480704\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "