HR Manager | Tax & Legal

Date:  23 Oct 2025
Location: 

Sydney, NSW, AU Melbourne, VIC, AU

Department: 
Description: 
  • Be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative and people focused team
  • Play a pivotal part in the success of your portfolio as a true partner with Business Tax, our largest portfolio group within Tax & Legal
  • Utilise flexible working arrangements (through the Deloitte Flex) to work in a way that suits you.

We are seeking an experience and engaged HR Manager to join our high performing Tax & Legal team on a permanent basis. We are open to candidates in Sydney or Melbourne, and we’re seeking someone who is great at building relationships across all levels and passionate about creating a positive work experience for our people.

What will your typical day look like?  

As a HR Manager supporting our Business Tax practice within the Tax & Legal business unit, you will be responsible for partnering with the business to understand their needs and provide guidance on the development and implementation of both strategic and operational initiatives to enhance employee retention and engagement, foster a positive culture and drive high performance. 

Key responsibilities are broad and would range from talent engagement strategies, ER management, talent program leadership, remuneration and reward through to coaching leaders and other talent colleagues.

Whilst ownership of a portfolio is the primary responsibility, the role will also support the Talent Director in leading important initiatives across the practice, using clear plans and structured ways of working to help us stay focused, on track and delivering results.

About the team 

At Deloitte, we believe that people make the workplace. We play a meaningful role indeveloping talented people that form the very grassroots of our business by crafting learning experiences and formal development opportunities. Constantly seeking to build the “only at Deloitte” employee experience,we help our people reimagine and realise their potential today, tomorrow and beyond.  

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You are someone with:

  • 5+ years’ HR generalist experience working with and influencing senior leadership teams as a trusted advisor
  • Experience as a HR Business Partner gained in a matrix organisation, fast paced environment or professional services advantageous
  • Experience in managing the delivery of multiple talent initiatives that require research, data analysis and insight, proactive planning, strong project management skills, a high level of numeracy, attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • Understanding of strategic workforce planning and remuneration strategies
  • Proven strong communication, influencing and negation skills with senior leadership
  • Complex ER case management experience including performance and investigations
  • Coaching / team leadership experience

Why Deloitte?  

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion.We have a diverse collection of people from differentbackgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilitiesandthinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment tovalueeveryone’sperspectiveand to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We support flexibility and choice. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs.

We help you live and work well.To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range ofperks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeingleave, paid volunteering days, twelveflexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

 Next Steps  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!  

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By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally.The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.