AT HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER, OUR AMBITION IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.
We are where you need us to be. We are in the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.
We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.
Your goals. Our ambition.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking two experienced HR Managers to join our national business partnering team based in Sydney.

• HR Manager, Legal Practice Groups
• HR Manager, Business Services

These opportunities will suit a HR professional who has well developed business partnering skills and excels in a high-performance organisation where there is a clear commitment to client service both internally and externally. You will report into a Senior HR Manager and supervise and develop junior members of the business partnering team.

• Partner with key stakeholders to drive strategic people initiatives aligned with the firm’s vision, focusing on talent, capability development, and enhancing the employee experience.
• Coach leaders to build high performing, engaged teams, with a strong focus on talent development, retention, and long-term success.
• Deliver cyclical HR processes with precision and excellence, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with Resource Managers to optimise team resourcing, balancing workloads and enabling mobility across groups and offices.
• Empower and mentor junior team members, fostering growth through active knowledge sharing and support.
• Champion a culture of respect by managing people matters with empathy and integrity.
• Interpret and apply people policies with clarity, ensuring alignment with business goals and values.
• Support recruitment efforts, offering strategic advice and hands-on involvement where needed.
• Work closely with HR Centres of Expertise to deliver a seamless and consistent employee experience.
• Proactively manage WHS matters, including psychosocial risks, workload management, and wellbeing initiatives.