About us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About the role
Our Shared Services team are pivotal to our success. They work closely with our lawyers to help deliver an outstanding level of service to our clients. The People & Culture (P&C) team partner with the business to support our people and drive a strong performance culture. We have a fantastic opportunity for a P&C Coordinator to join our People & Culture team working with our Talent, Business Partnering and Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing (DI&W) P&C teams.
This role will have a strong focus on administrative activities and includes the following responsibilities:
- Assisting with recruitment activities such as setting up roles on our recruitment platform, posting jobs on LinkedIn, screening candidates and arranging interviews
- Producing monthly and quarterly recruitment reports
- Coordination for end-to-end people processes, such as onboarding and offboarding and all the pieces in between
- Assisting with processing contracts, references and background checks
- Coordinating administrative tasks for our Graduate and Clerkship program including recruitment & induction activities
- Processing invoices
- Organising events
- Arranging meetings and ad hoc administrative tasks
This role will offer a great opportunity to work in a collaborative team in a professional environment where you will be able to do high-quality work and have the opportunity to progress your career.
About you
This role is an administrative position and best suited to candidates who are either studying or have recently completed studies in Human Resources or a similar discipline such as Business Administration.
Alternatively you may be someone who enjoys administrative work and looking for a new opportunity in a professional services environment. Whilst HR qualifications are not essential you will have a strong interest in HR and in providing a high-level of service to both the People & Culture team and the wider firm. You will be able to display professionalism, tact and confidentiality at all times.
We are looking for someone who is able to manage a high-volume of administrative tasks, able to prioritise, has great attention to details, strong IT/Systems skills and a “can-do” attitude.
Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
Ready for your next career move?
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