| Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions, and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work? - Flexible work options
- Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
- Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
- Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education
- We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs
- We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The Opportunity We currently have an opportunity for a People & Culture (P&C) Business Partner to join our Brisbane team on a full time, permanent basis. Reporting to the APAC P&C Director, this role forms an integral part of our P&C business partnering team and plays a key role in directly supporting people leaders, shaping the employee experience and reinforcing a high performance, inclusive culture. As the P&C Business Partner supporting the Brisbane Eagle Street office, you will: - Act as a trusted advisor, working closely with the Office Managing Partner, local partners and legal practice groups, providing advice, coaching, and support across a broad range of P&C matters spanning the employee lifecycle;
- Shape people strategies and drive forward impactful change management initiatives, including a key role in supporting our upcoming office relocation;
- Work in collaboration with global P&C divisional leads, managing the delivery of core cyclical activities, including performance, reward, talent management and succession planning, ensuring alignment to evolving business priorities;
- Leverage data and insights to shape and drive people initiatives, with a focus on culture development, developing and retaining talent, employee engagement and wellbeing;
- Take accountability for the delivery of various programs and initiatives aligned to the P&C strategy, working collaboratively across the P&C partnering team, the wider P&C function and with key stakeholders.
A full job description, including a breakdown of responsibilities, can be found attached at the bottom of our advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/
This is an exciting period of growth and transformation for our firm and we are interested in hearing from people who have: - Strong generalist Human Resources experience, ideally gained in a complex, matrix environment - recent experience in the legal industry is essential.
- Strong working knowledge of Australian employment legislation and a solid understanding of end-to-end HR functions and best practices.
- Demonstrated consultative based communication skills, with strong relationship building, commercial acumen and influencing capability.
- Experience in balancing strategic input while ensuring 'hands on' implementation across the range of HR functions.
- A true results driven approach - self-motivated, practical, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities.
We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation. #LI-GA1 #LI-HYBRID |
