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Founded in 2004, Kain Lawyers is a leading national law firm specialising in Public and Private M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Transaction Disputes and Property and Real Asset Transactions. With a reputation for excellence, the firm provides top-tier legal services to clients in a broad range of industries, offering strategic counsel and innovative solutions across complex and high-stakes matters. Working with clients nationally and increasingly internationally, they have offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, with a workforce of 70 employees who regard the firm’s culture and values as central to their reasons for joining and remaining at the firm.
Role
The HR Business Partner will work with Kain’s Lawyers leadership and employees, providing high-level HR support and guidance, delivery of key components of the annual HR business cycle, and transformative people projects The HRBP will work closely with Team and Technical Leaders and other senior management to ensure that the firm’s human capital strategy aligns with its overall business goals and cultural foundations. This role will oversee a variety of HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, organisational development, recruitment, workforce planning and reward while fostering a positive work culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
Key Responsibilities
Offer:
Contact: ashleyduffy@future-you.com.au
HR Business Partner
- Posted 30 January 2025
- Salary$160k package inclusive of super
- LocationAdelaide
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineHuman Resources
- ReferenceBH-15924
Job description
- Hands on role, newly created position
- Report to the COO, function lead for HR
- Work with a high performing team for an award-winning law firm
- Professional services experience
Founded in 2004, Kain Lawyers is a leading national law firm specialising in Public and Private M&A, Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets, Transaction Disputes and Property and Real Asset Transactions. With a reputation for excellence, the firm provides top-tier legal services to clients in a broad range of industries, offering strategic counsel and innovative solutions across complex and high-stakes matters. Working with clients nationally and increasingly internationally, they have offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, with a workforce of 70 employees who regard the firm’s culture and values as central to their reasons for joining and remaining at the firm.
Role
The HR Business Partner will work with Kain’s Lawyers leadership and employees, providing high-level HR support and guidance, delivery of key components of the annual HR business cycle, and transformative people projects The HRBP will work closely with Team and Technical Leaders and other senior management to ensure that the firm’s human capital strategy aligns with its overall business goals and cultural foundations. This role will oversee a variety of HR functions, including employee relations, talent management, performance management, organisational development, recruitment, workforce planning and reward while fostering a positive work culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
- 30% supporting the business cycle, rem reviews, onboarding
- 30% advising and responding to the business
- 30% identifying and implementing improvement initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary HR contact for Team Leads and senior management, providing guidance on staffing, performance, employee relations, and organisational development.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers, supporting them in the resolution of HR issues, ensuring policy adherence, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Collaborate with leadership to identify staffing needs and support and/or manage the hiring process, working closely with external agencies.
- Support leaders in managing performance and performance related issues.
- Working with the Learning and Knowledge Manager, identify skill gaps and implement development programs to support career growth and enhance retention.
- Partner with leadership to drive change, align initiatives with firm goals, and support leadership and succession planning.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR process efficiency, with a focus on scalability and growth.
- Advise on compensation strategy, benefits programs, and compliance with regulations.
- Ensure policies are up-to-date and compliant with laws; provide manager training on best practices.
- Use HR metrics to support decision-making, identify trends, and report on key HR initiatives to senior leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field. HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, etc.) preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a business partner or generalist role, ideally in a professional services environment.
- Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and staff across all levels.
- Demonstrable experience in a fast paced, high growth environment, able to identify and drive change.
- High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex issues.
- Proficient in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and HR data analysis tools.
Offer:
- This is a fantastic growth opportunity for the right candidate with the right attitude, ambition and work ethic.
- National role.
- Brilliant leadership who walk the talk.
Contact: ashleyduffy@future-you.com.au
