Resource Manager

Allens Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Resource Manager Join to apply for the Resource Manager role at Allens Your role At Allens, our business teams are specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. As a Manager within the Resource Management function, you'll be part of our People & Development (P&D) team based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a critical role facilitating the allocation of staff to work across the Firm. You will focus on finding the optimal allocation of work that satisfies both the business and our employees, taking into consideration client demands, commercial objectives, staff career progression and welfare. Responsibilities Work alongside the Senior Resource Manager to develop and implement best practice work allocation strategies and processes to optimise the firm’s resource management, utilisation and availability. Assess the workload and capacity of lawyers and Practice Groups to determine the availability and capability for taking on new projects / matters. Provide support, training and a point of escalation for resource consultants within the team. Analyse projects / matters, including timelines and necessary skill sets, to identify the most suitable resources considering expertise, availability, and development opportunities. Optimise utilisation by identifying and resolving conflicts, bottlenecks or imbalances in resource allocation. Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders across the Firm to understand project / matter progress, anticipate resource needs, and address any challenges that may arise to ensure effective work allocation. Track and monitor the progress and performance of assigned tasks and responsibilities to ensure timely completion and quality deliverables. Forecast future resource requirements based on project pipelines, business growth, and strategic initiatives. Proactively identify potential gaps or surpluses in resource availability and recommend adjustments to meet organisational needs. Establish strong relationships with lawyers and partners in the practice group while actively assisting in change management and integrating the function. About You Experience in resource management, workforce allocation or a related role, preferably in a professional services or legal environment. Strong understanding of resource planning, allocation and optimisation principles. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess resource demands and optimise resource allocation. Effective communication and interpersonal skills and experience in building strategic relationships and fostering trust with lawyers, Partners, and staff. An ability to influence and drive culture change, ensuring successful adoption of new work allocation processes and initiatives. Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. A basic understanding of project and change management principles. A strategic perspective, with the ability to think proactively and implement resource management strategies that align with organisational goals. Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world. Our perks Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; incentive plan that recognises individual and team performance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program. Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in‑house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families. Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home. Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition. Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people. Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programmes. How to apply We'd love to hear from you so please click 'apply now' If you would like to find out more, please visit 'This is Allens' or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Thomas Wigglesworth, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition on . EEO Statement At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at . We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at . The right role for you might be just around the corner #J-18808-Ljbffr