HR Business Partner

Are you a dynamic HR professional with a passion for driving strategic people initiatives and fostering a winning organisational environment? We are seeking an experienced People Partner to join our well known global client. This is a standalone role where you will play a pivotal part in deploying strategic HR objectives, supporting change management, and providing expert advice on employee relations, talent management, and workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the NZ People agenda aligned with global HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on employment relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and change management processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to People Leaders, coaching them through complex situations and ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Manage HR cycle activities such as performance reviews, reward processes, and talent reviews.
• Support recruitment efforts by partnering with hiring managers to identify high-potential talent.
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation.
• Analyse people data to provide insights that inform decision-making and improve organisational effectiveness.
• Continuously review and improve HR processes to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in HR (e.g., generalist roles, employment relations, or talent management).
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation; multi-market exposure is a plus.
• Proven experience managing employment relations cases, including investigations and reorganisations.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems (HRIS/HRMS) and proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Exceptional planning, execution, and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously or collaboratively.
• A tertiary degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Psychology, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on our organisation by shaping the people strategy for the New Zealand market. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders across various functions while also engaging with external partners such as recruitment agencies and training providers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can lead change initiatives and contribute to building an inclusive culture, this role is for you!

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Rhys Collins on +6493747318.