HR Advisor (Part-Time)

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our People & Culture team.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering people-focused initiatives that strengthen our workforce capability. Reporting directly to the Head of People & Culture, this is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experiences with guidance, support, and mentorship.

• Oversee HR operations, systems, and data management, ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance.
• Manage and continuously improve employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and separation.
• Coordinate CPD and learning & development initiatives, including onboarding and external training programs.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, rewards and recognition, and wellbeing programs, while supporting OH&S practices.
• Provide HR guidance on performance, wellbeing, and workplace matters, partnering with leaders to support probation and review processes.
• Independently manage our graduate recruitment, talent acquisition activities, and work experience programs.

• Proven experience as a HR Generalist or Coordinator with a good understanding of HR functions and best practices together with an understanding the Australian legislative framework, including the Fair Work Act.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, high diligence, and a proactive approach. You will need to demonstrate flexibility and the ability to manage both complex matters and day-to-day operational tasks.
• Proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite. Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with a desire to work autonomously and with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Work on complex, high-quality matters, while enjoying the agility, collaboration, and close-knit community with competitive salaries that sets us apart.

From the get-go, you are set up for success commencing with a tailored onboarding program and ongoing assistance from Legal Assistants, HR, IT and Business Development.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all development. Our Learning & Development programs are shaped by staff feedback, ensuring your career evolves in ways that matter to you.

Our HR team provides genuine care, practical tools and proven strategies – plus access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Our prime CBD location means easy access to all public transport, and only a short walk from the courts and tribunals.

If you don’t tick every box but you are self-motivated and ready for the next step in your legal career — we would love to hear from you.

At Rigby Cooke Lawyers, we value respect, accountability and being a team player. In addition to providing a friendly and supportive culture, Rigby Cooke Lawyers offers a range of benefits to staff well in excess of standard employee benefits programs, including the opportunity to work flexibly and above market salaries.

Our employee benefits include:

• Above market salaries
• Generous bonus schemes
• Hybrid working
• Excellent CBD location, with good transport links
• Salary continuance insurance
• Enhanced paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Community giving program
• Collaborative working environment
• Receive first class job support and mentoring
• Access a range of learning and development opportunities
• Social activities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is a full-service, commercial law firm providing legal expertise and industry knowledge to private and public sector across Australia.

With origins tracing back to the 1840s, we have a long-standing reputation for achieving successful outcomes for our clients. We do this by understanding our clients’ businesses and industries, and by staying at the forefront of changes in technology and legislation.

This is because, above all else, we remain true to our mission: Our people: Your success

Our clients range from some of the largest and best-known Australian and overseas companies to mid-market, privately owned or publicly listed companies, as well as not-for-profit government entities and private clients with a mix of commercial and family assets and investments.

We work with our clients by providing full-service ongoing support for all their commercial and private needs or by offering specialty expertise when required.