Marsh McLennan
is seeking candidates for the following position based in Melbourne or Sydney office:


HR Manager 6 Month Fixed Term Contract



What can you expect?


Under the guidance of the Lead HR Manager, the HR Manager supports People Managers from businesses and functions across Marsh McLennan in the Pacific. Our aim is to provide consistent high quality support for People Managers regardless of the business or function and drive a great colleague experience. HR Managers may support People Managers in one or multiple countries.

HR Managers provide day-to-day advice across all aspects of the colleague lifecycle through coaching and supporting People Managers. HR Managers will also be key to the deployment and adoption of new processes or initiatives which are aimed at People Managers. HR Managers will need to understand and reflect the local market perspective whilst respecting the value of enterprise-wide alignment where appropriate.


What is in it for you?

Join the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people
Work in a fun, dynamic, nurturing and fast-paced environment
Leading training and development programs
Flexibility with a hybrid working model


We will count on you to:

Get immersed in regional and local operations to remain attuned to regional and country nuances across the businesses
Provide guidance and support to People Managers across the full range of activities in the HR portfolio, including:
Colleague performance management, skills and competence development and learning. This may include supporting implementation of colleague training or mentoring programs and monitor compliance where required.
Communications, change management and organizational effectiveness
Compensation, benefits and total rewards including during the year end process when HR Managers will coach People Managers on discussions about performance and reward discussions and provide advice during the annual benefits enrolment process
Wellbeing, including managing the local delivery of wellness related programs including annual health screenings
Leave, absence and related topics including coordinating with workforce administration team for return-to-work accommodations and logistics
Inclusion and diversity awareness and considerations
Employee relations matters including investigations, performance improvement processes, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals etc. Where matters are more complex, the HR Manager will engage with the Employee Relations CoE for advice and support.
Career development including succession planning and mobility internally
Support the rollout and delivery of HR programs in-region and contribute to process improvements
Provide local business or country insights to inform CoEs or People Partners who may be developing strategic solutions to support workforce planning, succession, or performance management.
During organizational restructuring activities, coordinate necessary activity to support People Managers and affected colleagues including planning and execution of consultations with colleagues about changes affecting roles or terms of employment.
Ensure that regulatory and statutory obligations are discharged locally including works council accountabilities and statutory and/or regulatory reporting requirements.


What you need to have:

2+ years' relevant experience in HR alongside a requirement for suitable qualifications.
Able to operate without supervision for straightforward matters and able to judge when guidance is required for more complex situations and seek support from appropriate colleagues/experts.
Able to support People Managers in specific groups within the country or business through all aspects of the employee life cycle in all typical situations.
Able to identify opportunities to make improvements to the service provided by People Services, and demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to embrace changes that will deliver a better service to People Managers
Has been involved in project/initiative implementation to deliver new or improved services
Basic understanding of local laws and company policies and HR processes
Demonstrated passion for regular self-investment to maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and competence
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to connect with colleagues in business and in wider HR including CoEs and People Partners when required


About Marsh McLennan:


Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Companys 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well-being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit (link removed), or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencement of employment.


Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one anchor day per week on which their full team will be together in person. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.

At Marsh we recognise that our people have different priorities and commitments. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that supports all of our employees in managing those priorities, and we celebrate the diversity of all the family groups that make up our extended Marsh family. Marsh is proud to be an accredited Family Friendly Workplace, and a Work 180 endorsed employer. For information on the benefits and policies at Marsh visit www.work180.com and search Marsh under endorsed employers.