About the Company
Davidson is proud to be partnering with a highly respected commercial law firm that is committed to excellence, collaboration, and fostering a thriving workplace culture. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a dedicated People & Culture Officer to join their high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal, standalone role where you will shape and drive HR initiatives across the firm.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering full-scope HR generalist support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, you will play a vital role in embedding best practices, supporting engagement, and driving continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, and offboarding.
- Providing pragmatic advice to managers on employee relations, HR policy, and workplace legislation.
- Coordinating cultural initiatives, wellness activities, and employee engagement programs.
- Maintaining and developing HR documentation, policies, and compliance frameworks.
- Supporting remuneration reviews, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives.
- Overseeing workplace health and safety compliance and initiatives.
- Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on operational support.
About You
You are a skilled HR generalist with the confidence and capability to work autonomously, backed by strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills. You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in a standalone or end-to-end HR generalist role.
- A sound understanding of Australian employment legislation, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
- The ability to work across both strategic and day-to-day HR tasks with professionalism and initiative.
- Previous experience in a professional services or legal environment (highly advantageous).
The Benefits
- A true opportunity to make an impact by building and shaping the HR function.
- Join a collaborative, values-driven firm that genuinely prioritises its people.
- Work closely with a supportive leadership team that values input and innovation.
- Prime CBD office location, close to transport and amenities.
- A professional, high-performing environment where culture is at the heart of success.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Taylah Gurney at taylah.gurney@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -042025-40148. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
