HR Coordinator - Professional Development Opportunities

About Russell McVeagh 

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau and Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara are internationally recognised for their thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

We work on New Zealand's most significant and highly complex transactions, many of which have cross-border considerations. This includes transactions for major corporates, Government projects of national significance, and key infrastructure projects to help shape New Zealand.

Our national business services team supports the day-to-day operation of the firm across a broad range of areas including, marketing, communication, business development and client experience; IT; finance and business analysis; research, knowledge management and legal support; hospitality and events; reception and general business support. 

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Coordinator to join our HR team in the Auckland office. You will support the day-to-day HR and L&D operations by providing timely, professional and efficient support to the team. 

This is a great opportunity to gain experience across all HR functions and is perfect for someone who is looking to take the next step in their HR career.

• Co-ordinate all core HR processes, including prompt management of relevant mailboxes, calendars and bookings, onboarding and induction, offboarding, document and file management, gifts and rewards, and other recruitment needs, ultimately delivering core HR service excellence.
• Co-ordinate all L&D courses (including registrations, sign-in sheets, reporting etc).
• Manage our Talent Learning Management System.
• Support with L&D and HR reporting and system administration.
• Support with Diversity and Inclusion and Health, Safety and Wellness portfolios.
   

About you 

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning full-service firm, we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (preferred but not essential);
• A strong administrative background with excellent technical skills and attention to detail;
• Highly organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines and juggle competing priorities;
• Proactive approach and a 'can do' attitude; and
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, and a desire to work as part of a team.
   

Benefits 

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes;
• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives; and
• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events. 

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV. 

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2023 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2023 report, 'Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Tō tātou ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Manager, Sarah Carrel.