HR/ER Business Partner | 12-month fixed term

Due to the incumbent taking 12-months leave, we are thrilled to offer the opportunity for an HR specialist seeking a 12-month fixed term contract to step in and support 4 business units in meeting their HR obligations.

You will enjoy a solid and motivated team of HR professionals based in Auckland, with 2 other HR BPs based in Christchurch.

This is a hybrid role, with 2 days a week in the office (CBD location) and the balance working from home.

There is also the opportunity to negotiate a 32-hour week.

• Employee relations - discipline, grievance, performance management, absence management, restructures and employment termination.
• Pragmatic application of employment legislation.
• Facilitation of salary review processes; application and interpretation of benefits, policies and contractual terms and conditions
• Actively promote and implement new initiatives and changes.
• Interpret exit interview analysis to identify areas for improvement and recommendations
• Support on embedding self-service in the business for transactional HR activities.
• Collaboration with other HR colleagues.
• Involvement in HR projects and new initiatives

To be successful in securing this contract you will have:

• Previous HR experience as an HR generalist at senior level
• A sound understanding of employment legislation
• Direct experience of advising on performance, disciplinary, grievance, absence management and general employee relations issues including termination of employment
• Proven experience of building effective relationships with internal client base with strong stakeholder management skills
• A relevant qualification.

To apply for this position, submit your resume along with a covering letter online here.

This position does not have a close date and will remain open until the position is fulfilled.

Only those who have experience as an HR professional at senior advisory level within NZ will be considered.