People and Culture Adviser

About Us Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authentic self while you do it.

About the Team You will join a tight knit and highly collegiate P&C team comprising 12 people who provide HR support to the firm nationally. We work in a fast-paced environment and the team are well respected for their responsive, helpful and caring approach, and for delivering strategic advice and projects to the business. The group work together effectively to meet the needs of the firm and our people, and you will be able to leverage the knowledge and expertise of other team members to continually develop as a professional.

About the Role We're seeking an experienced People & Culture Adviser to join our Brisbane office. This will be a generalist role with full employee lifecycle duties and the ability to get involved in a broad range of P&C areas such as:

• people and performance management including performance reviews, disciplinary & grievance processes;
• L&D initiatives;
• participation in P&C projects such as health & wellbeing, D&I, engagement, leadership development, reward & recognition;
• recruitment (optional involvement depending on your interest in this area);
• vacation clerk & graduate programs; and
• policy & compliance areas such as WH&S.

About you We're seeking someone with:

• relevant tertiary qualifications;
• a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the legal sector or other professional services environment;
• proven experience independently and confidently managing performance processes;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail; and
• skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits of Working with Us Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 7 years;
• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
• opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;
• progressive policies including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options, volunteer leave, and a public holiday swap policy;
• an annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
• a relaxed office environment where you can "Dress for your Day";
• access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day; and
• a shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents.

Ready to Go Further?

From your first day, expect to be embraced for who you are - because we're a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and going further. Apply today.

To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Jasmin Blundell.

Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.

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