We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to lead HR in our New Zealand office in Auckland. This role will report to the HR Director based in the UK and will have a dotted reporting line into the APAC Managing Director. The primary focus of the role will be to provide HR advice across a range of HR generalist functions utilising your business acumen and knowledge to address HR issues and drive initiatives with senior management for the benefit of the business.

Responsibilities

Provide coaching to managers and employees on a diverse range of strategic and operational people and culture issues
Support organisational change/design reviews of structure, processes, policies, and systems
Lead projects and implement new procedures and process improvements in partnership with the wider team
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of legislative standards to guide management and employees and ensure regulatory compliance in all employment aspects
Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct effective investigations
Play a key role in creating a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity
Drive and support talent development, compensation reviews, succession planning and reward / recognition programs
Manage the recruitment and onboarding process
Organise and maintain HR records, including reporting of HR metrics
Oversee the payroll process to ensure timely delivery and regulatory compliance
Responsible for the delivery of Health & Safety and Welfare programs and initiatives
Office management, liaising with external partners like office landlord, insurance vendors, utility providers and equipment suppliers

Requirements

Ideally you will have a proven background in a similar Human Resources Business Partner role. You enjoy a challenge, have a strong ability to influence stakeholders and are passionate about building a positive work culture.

Experience operating as a HR generalist across all areas of the employee life cycle
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical and goal oriented
Demonstrable experience with HR metrics
Strong understanding of New Zealand employment legislation
Proven track record of handling complex employee relations issues
Experience with change management and the capacity to review and improve practices
Strong business acumen and a commercial approach to align HR strategies with business
Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality
Highly developed interpersonal skills and able to liaise effectively across a variety of disciplines, levels and audiences
Broad experience and mastery of technology systems
Ability to work with detail but understand the bigger picture

Benefits

Bonus Scheme: based on annual company performance
Holidays: 4 weeks per year + Stat Holidays
Gym membership contribution or contribution to other fitness goals
Mental Health support
Great Learning & Development opportunities
Regular team events and social activities
Fantastic office environment in a great location

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Senior Human Resources Business Partner