The Firm 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. The Team You will join a tight knit and highly collegiate P&C team comprising 10 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 HR professional. The Role This will be a generalist role with the ability to get involved in a broad range of P&C areas such as: Recruitment support – drafting and posting job ads, shortlisting, booking interviews, market mapping, reference and background checks, drafting letters of offer; managing onboarding of staff - induction schedules, business card orders, new starter set up; maintaining HR system information to ensure accuracy; scheduling learning events and reconciling attendee lists to record these accurately; coordinating HR related events and initiatives; providing general assistance to the team – diary reminders, meeting bookings, internal staff communications, electronic filing, research and contribution to projects; and answering HR and payroll queries from staff. You will receive full training in the role, as well as mentoring from all members of the HR team, in order to ensure your growth and development as an HR practitioner. About You We would love to hear from you if you have: a tertiary qualification in HR; up to one year of experience in a HR or recruitment role; excellent verbal and written communication skills with good attention to detail; a high level of skill in computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, and an ability to quickly learn new systems; the ability to communicate effectively and confidentially; and a 'can do' attitude with refined organisational skills including an ability to effectively prioritise tasks. The Benefits Just to name a few, we have: been acknowledged as an ‘Employer of Choice’ for the last 6 years; structured mentorship and continuous professional development opportunities; firm laptops available for all staff to support our agile working model; progressive policies including a 9.5-day fortnight, remote working, volunteer leave, purchase of leave options 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, designed to support your mental, physical and financial wellbeing including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day; a shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents; and support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments. How to Apply If you would like to apply for this opportunity with the firm, click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your confidential application via our online careers site. Please address your application to our Head of People & Culture, Jasmin Blundell. Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity. Apply now Share Save Job