People & Culture Business Partner

Company: Maurice Blackburn
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 24, 2025

Job Description:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Please let us know if you require any special adjustments that will need to be catered for during the recruitment process.If you would like to express your interest in vacancies at Maurice Blackburn, please search for the program or position you wish to apply for below. If no vacancies match your search, we encourage you to submit your CV for consideration for any future vacancies.Our firm is only as good as the people it employs.For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people's lives, which is why we are one of Australia's most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.The opportunityReporting to the P&C Manager of Personal Injuries, the role of P&C Business Partner will see you partnering with our team who specialize in personal injury and compensation claims. The team provides expert guidance and support to clients, helping them understand if they have a claim, guiding them through the claim process, and advocating on their behalf. The team is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive the representation they deserve and fight tirelessly for justice and fair outcomes.This is a role with impact; you will be driving and delivering on People & Culture initiatives in the largest segment of our business, making a tangible difference in the lives of our employees. If you are passionate about making a difference in the workplace and thrive in environments where you get to partner with leaders to drive organizational success, this role is for you.The experience we are looking for:

• P&C Business Partnering: Provide value-adding coaching and advice to leaders and employees across the employee life cycle. Support and initiate employee engagement and culture initiatives.
• Performance & Development: Be actively involved in the performance appraisal process, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Employment Conditions: Implement P&C policies and programs and provide guidance on entitlements and conditions.
• Reward & Recognition: Support the annual remuneration process and advise on reward initiatives.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Partner with the Talent Team on selection and engagement of new employees.
• Learning & Development: Partner with the L&D team to implement learning solutions and support individual development.
• Projects & Innovation: Identify improved ways of delivering P&C services and undertake projects as needed.
• Collaboration: Mentor and support team members.You will also bring:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of empathy.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills; you are solution-focused.
• Pragmatic approach to applying HR theory to business.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or related area.
• Commercial experience in HR advisor/consultant roles with experience working with senior stakeholders and in professional services environments.
• Proficiency in HR systems and processes.
• Understanding of the Australian Employment law framework.
• You love what you do, and your passion is shown through the work you deliver.--- just to name a few. *T's & C's applyOur shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness; and Tenacity.We love that you have a life outside of work, and we're happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organization and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now.Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we're committed to responding to every applicant.A career with Maurice Blackburn will see you working with and learning from some of the strongest, most respected, and knowledgeable legal professionals in the country.The graduate program at Maurice Blackburn is the first step on a journey that will see you making a genuine difference in people's lives and across the broader community.
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