HR Advisor

About Dentons 

Dentons is a leading law firm. We're 20,000+ people globally across 80 countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry. 

Dentons now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Firm Brand Index. 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Advisor to join our award-winning Human Resources team at Dentons Australia. The HR team partners with leaders to shape an employee experience grounded in inclusion, data-informed decision making and community impact, ensuring our people feel supported and set up for success.

“This role is central to how we support our people and leaders every day. You will help create a consistent and high-quality employee experience by combining strong technical skills with practical, human centred HR support. Your work will strengthen our foundations and make a real difference to how our firm operates and grows.” - Ben Carter, HR Director and HRD Global 100 HR Leader (2025)

We have listed some key insights into your responsibilities below.  

• Maintain accurate data on the HRIS system, MyDentons (SuccessFactors).
• Maintain employee records and support system governance activities.
• Draft contracts, letters and general HR correspondence, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Support the HR Business Partners to provide timely HR advice to employees and leaders
• Interpret and apply Awards, policies and relevant legislation, and support policy reviews.
• Support onboarding activities on request, including re-hires, contingent workers and new hires as required.
• Manage all offboarding activities, including coordinate exit surveys and translate insights into actions.
• Manage shared inbox queries with a service mindset.
• Support performance review and remuneration cycles, including salary benchmarking packs and meeting materials.
• Prepare HR reports on request.
• Assist HRBPs and the recruitment team with graduate recruitment (including interviews), rotation activities.
• Build trusted relationships with people leaders.
• Support HRBPs with performance management, disciplinary matters and grievances.
• Contribute to HR projects.
• Maintain precedents and support process improvement and documentation quality.
• Attend MyDentons system support meetings.
• Communicate system maintenance, upgrades and change impacts.
• Support the systems team lead on AI projects and integrations that streamline HR processes.

About You

We would like to hear from tertiary qualified HR professionals, in particular, Senior HR Coordinators, who are looking for their next career move, or current HR Advisors looking for a new challenge, who have legal or professional services industry experience. You thrive in fast paced environments and maintain sound judgement under pressure with high integrity and discretion. You communicate clearly with confidence at all levels. You enjoy improving how works get done through the practical application of AI and automation tools used within HR teams.

Why Dentons 

We are committed to supporting your future ambitions, offering:

• Competitive salary plus incentives.
• Salary protection insurance for permanent staff or contracts of 6 months or longer.
• Salary packaging and novated leasing.
• 5 bonus leave days after year one, plus flexible additional leave options.
• Equal family leave for all families, including kinship groups.
• Floating public holidays for cultural days of significance.
• Exclusive retail discounts.
• Collaborative offices on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land.
• Learning, mentoring and wellbeing programs.
• Agile and flexible work arrangements.
• Vibrant social and diversity networks.

Dentons has no single headquarters and no dominant culture. Our strength comes from diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, cover letter and any supporting documents via our online portal. For enquiries only, contact Kirstin Usher at kirstin.usher@dentons.com. Applications by email will not be accepted. Agency submissions are only accepted when initiated by the Recruitment Team. Unsolicited introductions will not be considered.