2021 HR Coordinator

Who we are

Johnson Winter & Slattery is a full-service commercial firm with specialist expertise in all facets of commercial activity, covering the spectrum of transactional needs, advisory and compliance as well as dispute resolution. Our lawyers and practice groups are ranked as leading, by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Asia Pacific Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide. We enjoy a reputation as a leading independent Australian firm focused on complex transactions and disputes. We have over 300 professionals working in our Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane offices.

About the Team

Our Professional Development team is responsible for all HR-related aspects of the firm. We are a small but diverse mix of HR professionals and pride ourselves on being accessible, approachable, and supportive to all staff within the firm. As a team, we work hard but enjoy having a laugh throughout the day. We support each other through busy periods, and often come together to share know-how and re-group. The team manages a variety of initiatives for the firm including:

• Learning & Development
• Lateral Recruitment
• Clerkship and Graduate Recruitment
• General HR advice and reporting

About the Role

An opportunity exists for a Professional Development Coordinator to join the team. This newly created role will see you be responsible for a broad range of administrative duties across the employee life cycle and contribute to the delivery of effective and efficient HR activities and programs.

You will support the Professional Development Director and the wider PD team to deliver HR initiatives throughout the firm. You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining and updating all PD information ensuring employee data and records are up to date
• Contributing to continual improvement of PD policies and procedures
• Assisting with recruitment and onboarding including preparing advertisements and posting to relevant job boards
• Maintaining the firm's online learning platform, including organising internal training sessions and recording attendance
• Assisting with employee health and well-being initiatives
• Conducting research for the development of PD initiatives and support the implementation of new HR programs
• Additional administrative functions as required

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent HR graduate to start their career in a supportive environment with experienced professionals who will provide ongoing guidance and mentoring.

About You

You obviously have plenty of technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, but there is much more to you. You will:

• have previous experience in an HR environment (advantageous but not essential);
• work well under pressure, meet your
• deadlines and excel working autonomously;
• have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and you aren't afraid to use them, internally and externally; and
• take a collaborative, positive and energetic approach to everything you do

Working at JWS

JWS helps you embrace your ambition, developing strong technical and professional skills through education programs and mentoring. Our teams collaborate nationwide, so you will work side by side with some of the country's most experienced professionals.

Our benefits are designed to help our employees manage all their lifestyle needs and to reward them for being part of the team. From financial rewards to health and wellbeing, outstanding L&D opportunities, flexibility and innovation.