People & Culture Business Partner

Why Sparke Helmore?

As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.

At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.

Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.

Help shape the future of work at one of Australia's fastest growing national Law Firms

We're one of Australia's fastest-growing national law firms, experiencing continuing growth, emerging technologies, and an evolving workplace. We believe the next generation of People & Culture leaders aren't going to simply respond to change they will be front and centre. They'll anticipate it, influence it, and help design what comes next.

That's why we're looking for a People & Culture Business Partner who is excited to be part of this evolution.

We're looking for someone who combines commercial acumen, workforce intelligence, data-led decision making, and a deep curiosity about the future of work.

About the role

As a trusted advisor to senior leaders and partners, you'll help drive transformation across our business by:

• Challenging conventional thinking and introducing innovative solutions to people challenges.
• Identifying emerging workforce trends.
• Leveraging AI, automation and technology to streamline processes and improve employee experiences.
• Leading and supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Translating data into actionable insights that influence strategic decisions and drive measurable business outcomes.
• Building capability to navigate change, complexity and ambiguity.

This is a proactive strategic partnership role, focused on anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities, and creating lasting business impact.

About you

We're particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in organisational change, transformation or operating model redesign

• Capability in workforce analytics, people metrics and predictive insights

• Proven ability to leverage AI, automation and emerging technologies to improve business and people outcomes

• Strong commercial thinking and the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Evidence of identifying future workforce risks before they materialise

• Curiosity, creativity and lateral thinking when solving complex business challenges

• Ability to connect employee experience, productivity, technology and business performance

• A passion for the future of work

While not essential, we'd love to hear from candidates who have:

• At least 3 years’ experience at Business Partner level within Legal, Technology, Consulting, Professional or Financial Services

If you're excited by improving process, creating efficiencies, fascinated by workforce trends, passionate about data-led decisions, and motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of work within one of Australia's fastest-growing national law firms, we'd love to hear from you.

What Sparke Helmore can offer you

Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.

We recognise people value things differently. That's why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We're sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.

To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us

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Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.