HR Generalist | Manager

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

HR Function

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Trusted advice is built one honest conversation at a time - and your ability to guide people through complex HR challenges will be at the heart of this role.

As a HR Generalist at PwC, you’ll bring your operational HR expertise, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills to driving seamless people services and solutions, based in Sydney / Gadigal (Eora Nation). You’ll be supporting diverse teams and business units across the firm, fostering an engaging and compliant employee experience every step of the way.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health - giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future.

What you’ll do:

• Act as a delivery partner and representative of the People & Culture function for all lines of service and enabling functions teams, providing a consistent “front door” to people services.

• Lead and manage People & Culture projects from initiation to completion, including scoping, planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, delivery, and benefits realisation.

• Support the full employee lifecycle across the firm, including workforce planning, talent mapping, remuneration alignment, promotions cycles, performance & development processes, onboarding and offboarding, and engagement initiatives.

• Provide advisory support and coaching to managers on employee relations matters (performance, conduct, grievances)

• Partner with Strategic People and Culture Business Partners and Centres of Excellence (e.g., Performance & Reward, WH&S, Workforce Strategy, L&D, Diversity and Inclusion, ER) to design and deliver programs aligned to business outcomes.

• Operate within our service delivery model and case management tools (ServiceNow, Workday) to triage requests, manage SLAs, and ensure timely, accurate resolution.

• Analyse people data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend and implement continuous improvements to processes and employee experience.

• Support change management and communications for people initiatives, driving adoption and embedding new ways of working.

• Contribute to knowledge management (playbooks, FAQs, toolkits) to enable self-service and consistent delivery across the firm.

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels; provide clear, pragmatic advice and maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity.

• Embed AI into day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement using approved AI capabilities to streamline workflows, automate repeatable tasks, surface insights.

What we’re looking for:

Core skills

• Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in operational HR and people service delivery within complex, matrixed environments.

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements, awards and employment legislation in Australia.

• Proficiency with HR systems and tools, ideally including ServiceNow (case/ticketing) and Workday (HCM).

• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills; ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities.

• Solid project management capability with attention to detail, risk awareness, and outcome orientation.

• Data literacy and analytical skills to turn insights into practical actions and measurable improvements.

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to exceptional employee and manager experience.

Don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply. We value all forms of experience that may be transferrable and relevant.

What you’ll gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.

• Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work.

• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.

• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.

• Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks.

• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

This role is being offered as a 24-month max term contract.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a HR Generalist and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Partnering, Business Transformation, Career Development, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Co-Creation, Communication, Creativity, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Experience, Employee Life Cycle, Executive Negotiation, Human Capital Initiatives {+ 35 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

November 2, 2026