Human Resources Adviser

Your role

You'll be a part of our People & Development (P&D) team based in Sydney, working as an integral member of our People Connect team. The People Connect team is our first point of contact for HR queries from our people and works collaboratively with our HR Business Partners, Talent & Engagement and Resourcing teams to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

You will be responsible for:

• Administrating all stages of the employment life cycle (including drafting employment letters, commencement, induction, staff movements, departures etc);
• Updating information in Workday and enacting business processes;
• Providing reporting on staff movements and other ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required;
• Playing a role in continuous improvement initiatives and projects; and
• Answering employee queries and responding to requests for information from the HR team.
• Partner with business support teams to help maintain our Legal Services Award (LSA) obligations.

This is a permanent opportunity in our Sydney office. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% remote. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you

The following skills are important for the role:

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and multi-task;
• Curiosity to solve problems and passion to provide exceptional service to our people;
• Strong written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Can-do attitude with an enthusiasm to learn new things
• A desire to learn, grow, network and collaborate.

You will likely have:

• Experience in a fast-paced HR/recruitment administration role (or similar)
• Experience working in a professional services environment, or similarly large, busy environment
• Working with confidential data and information, and maintaining confidentiality protocols
• Experience working as part of a team with shared responsibilities
• Taking ownership for case management while juggling team priorities
• Knowledge of the application of modern awards and related calculations would be highly advantageous.

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy - 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Priyanka Krishnan-D'Souza, Talent Acquisition Consultant.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [email protected] . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected] . The right role for you might be just around the corner!