People & Development Coordinator

Piper Alderman is seeking a motivated People & Development Coordinator in Sydney, Australia. This entry-level HR role focuses on Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition, providing support in training initiatives, recruitment processes, and administration tasks. Ideal candidates should have a relevant qualification, some HR experience, and strong communication skills. The firm values collaboration and offers professional development opportunities alongside various employee benefits.
The role

We have the perfect opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking for a varied HR role. This role will provide you with the chance to gain valuable experience in Learning & Development while also supporting our Talent Acquisition team. You will be mentored and guided by a team of experienced HR professionals as you help drive employee development initiatives and assist with end – to end recruitment processes.

This is a fantastic entry-level HR opportunity and the perfect candidate will be someone who is eager to learn, open to feedback and embraces all the development opportunities that come with this role.

Key responsibilities

Learning and Development Support:
• Support the delivery of our CPD program and other training initiatives
• Oversee the on-demand resources and video content library
• Assist with L&D inquiries and maintain CPD records for practitioners
• Manage administration tasks on our learning platform including course creation, tracking attendance and updating the event calendar
• Coordination of learning and development programs such as onboarding, early careers and leadership training

Talent Acquisition Support:
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify job requirements and draft job advertisements
• Assist in sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for a range of positions
• Organise interview schedules and follow-up communication with candidates
• Keep the applicant tracking system (ATS) up to date
• Perform reference checks for candidates

What are we looking for?
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or similar
• Some prior experience in recruitment, learning and development, or HR coordination is preferred
• A demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with an ability to manage time well
• Clear communicator with a high level of attention to detail
• Friendly and responsive to internal clients with the ability to build relationships a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS/ATS or LMS systems is a plus
• An eagerness to learn and grow, with an expressed interest in learning and development
• Finally, we like to have a laugh! We are looking for a great team fit, with the right attitude

About Us

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.

At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Our perks

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:
• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
• An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
• Automatic acceptance into the group Salary Continuance insurance plan
• Purchased annual leave options.
• A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
• A range of corporate discounts.
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.

Apply today

Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement. Please note, no applications will be accepted directly via email.

If you have questions or would like further information about this opportunity, please contact Charles Nicholas on cnicholas@piperalderman.com.au