HR Advisor

About the company: Working within the public sector, you will be joining a fantastic team that is big on company culture and wellbeing. As an HR Advisor you will play a vital role as part of the HR team, providing quality advice & support to the business with all things HR as a trusted advisor. About the role: The HR Advisor will be apart of the Human Resources team, responsible for high quality advice & support provided to managers & HR services to the business. There will be opportunities to contribute to the HR team in specialist areas such as employee engagement, performance management, change management, team development, remuneration, training & employment relations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice & support on HR policies and practices
• Build effective relationships with staff at all levels of the business including employee/union representatives
• Manage employment relation matters across branches as required
• Improve people management processes & ensure that all HR practices are consistent and effective across branches
• Manage & coordinate HR projects amongst the business including Corporate Services
• Increase & enhance HR’s contribution & presence to the wider business

Key Requirements:

• Prior experience dealing with collective agreements and working with trade unions
• Knowledge and understanding of correct processes when dealing with complex ER cases
• Knowledge of relevant and current NZ employment legislation
• Maintain a strict sense of professional ethics and maintain confidentiality & privacy
• Previous experience in a HR generalist Advisory role is essential
• Tertiary qualification within HR is desirable

What’s in it for you:

If you are passionate about people and are looking for your next position within the HR world, then this role is for you! You will be joining a future thinking, collaborative, supportive and people-orientated team that draws on Māori culture to enrich the workplace. They embrace flexible working, encourage developing team capability and provide great career progression. There are new and exciting opportunities to develop your skills within specialist areas of HR including collective agreements and complex employment relations. This is an amazing opportunity to drive your HR career forward!