More Time Off for What Matters: Enjoy up to 6 weeks of leave.
Flexible Work Environment: Work where we work best – whether in the office or from home.
An opportunity to work in a small HR team in a varied role in Perpetual Asset Management.
Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.
About the role
Join Perpetual Asset Management as a People and Culture Generalist, where you'll play a vital role in supporting and guiding people leaders, employees, and the P&C Australia team on all aspects of the employee life cycle. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
Perpetual Asset Management is a global multi-boutique asset management business offering an extensive range of specialist investment capabilities through seven boutiques and brands in key regions globally. Within Australia, Perpetual and Pendal have a broad range of capabilities across Australian and global equities, credit, fixed income, multi-asset and ESG. We have a growing presence in the US, UK and Europe through our brands Barrow Hanley, Trillium, JO Hambro, Regnan and TSW.
About the role
This role involves close collaboration with Business Partners to provide essential generalist HR support, with a focus on employee relations, engagement, and foundational HR initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide hands-on guidance on HR policies, processes, and employee support.
Offer expert advice on the Fair Work Act, Banking Finance & Insurance (BFI) Award, and Work, Health & Safety legislation across all states.
Lead performance management efforts, including the implementation and management of performance improvement plans (PIPs).
Maintain and enhance the performance management framework.
Support major change initiatives, such as organisational restructures and the integration of new businesses.
Oversee the Work, Health & Safety framework for both work-related and non-work-related injuries and illnesses.
Manage workers' compensation cases, return-to-work plans, and insurance claims.
Regularly review and update policies to ensure they remain current and relevant.
Assist the PAC Aus team in delivering the people calendar of events.
Collaborate with the PAC Aus team to continuously improve process execution and procedures.
About you
Degree in HR, Business, or Psychology is preferred.
3+ years proven experience in a similar generalist role.
In-depth knowledge of Australian employment law.
Talent for engaging and influencing people leaders.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated success in executing and delivering impactful projects.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to quickly build rapport and credibility through phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
Excellent time management skills to provide timely business advice while meeting project deadlines.
Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.
A curious mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
Enthusiasm for driving transformation and innovation within the HR industry.
How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients; the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.
Employee benefits
Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
Access to LinkedIn learning, study support and commitment to supporting professional development
Diversity and inclusion
Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy
A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.
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What We Do
Perpetual Limited is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company and our purpose is, and has always been, to create enduring prosperity. We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 135 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships, some of which span five generations. We aim to be the most trusted brand in financial services. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, we provide asset management, wealth management and trustee services to local and international clients. Our operations span Australia, Asia, Europe, United Kingdom and the United States
