Job Description

At Jackson McDonald, we are committed to our employees’ experience. As one of WA’s largest independent law firms with 24 partners and over 140 staff, we pride ourselves on providing a fast-paced, integrated team culture where you can thrive. Our professional development framework allows you to have transparency and clarity around your career progression supported by access to training and resources to support your development.

This position is a true business partnering role where you will partner with practice groups and business support services to provide invaluable advice and guidance to Partners and Managers. You will manage the entire employee lifecycle and ensure a positive experience for our Jackson McDonald employees.

To truly succeed you will have experience working as a HR practitioner at an advisory level and a tertiary qualification in HR or a related discipline.

Additional requirements include:

• Proven experience in customer-focused HR service delivery across the entire employee life cycle;
• Proven ability to problem solve in a complex environment;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to build sustainable relationships across all levels of an organisation;
• Sound understanding of employment legislation and best practice;
• Proven ability to deal with sensitive issues with empathy and maintain strict confidentiality at all times;
• Demonstrated experience working in a high volume environment with the ability to juggle competing priorities;
• Enthusiastic and willing to take ownership and accountability for HR projects.

What we can offer you

• Respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Personal development plans supported with e-Learning and many other opportunities
• Workplace benefits include relaxed and inclusive social events, free onsite gym and gym classes, weekly breakfasts, end-of-week drinks and recognition program
• Leave benefits consisting of paid parental leave for staff after 12 months’ continuous employment and an additional day of birthday leave
• Opportunities to join working groups (Diversity and Inclusion, Reconciliation Working Group)

What's next?

Please submit your cover letter and CV to our People & Development team by clicking Apply.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.

Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.