HR Manager

Consulting & Generalist HR (Human Resources & Recruitment)

• Well established and respected community organisation
• The next step in your career
• Hands on, practical and strategic role with plenty of variety

About us:

Our organisation was set up by Age Concern Mid North Inc in 1994. We are the largest provider of home and community support in Northland. We have offices in Whangarei and Kerikeri. We have a staff compliment of approximately 300. Our current contracts with ACC, Whaikaha and Te Whatu Ora Health NZ are to supply home based support (domestic assistance and personal care) to disabled people of all ages in Northland. The majority of our Clients are over 65 years old and have an age-related disability.

About the role :

Due to the impending retirement of our HR Manager, we have an opportunity for an HR Specialist to take our HR Services/systems to the next level.

As the HR Manager, you will:

• Work closely with the Management Team and other staff to align the organisation to the changing needs of the business.
• You will manage a wide range of HR Services from employee relations, Collective agreements, performance management, training and development, recruitment and HR Development, and foster a positive work environment.
• You will provide effective solutions to complex matters and also manage direct reports (Recruitment Advisor and Trainer).
• You will engage with senior managers and stakeholders to provide proactive HR Support and guidance.
• You will provide performance management advice.
• You will support and train to drive a high-performance culture across the organisation, including completing general administration duties.
• Support continuous improvement of our processes, developing and implementing HR strategies that align with our purpose and objectives.
• Lead the recruitment process and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Partner with Management Team to develop comprehensive people strategies aligned with business objectives in a ‘’not for profit’’ environment.
• Provide effective HR Services in line with the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Act as a change agent to manage change and transformation effectively.
• Provide leadership and support to managers on employment matters and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experienced in a wide range of HR/People issues where HR is viewed as a valued and trusted advisor within the organisation. Sound HR knowledge (potentially gained through tertiary study) together with good business acumen.
• Strong engagement skills with the ability to navigate complex relationships and influence at all levels.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of handling ambiguity.
• Strong ability to coach managers through best HR Practice
• Demonstrated experience in managing ER related queries and issues, including discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the desire to improve and streamline the delivery of HR services. 
• Experience working in a unionised environment is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Previous experience implementing an HRIS may be advantageous.
• Resilience and the ability to think and act at pace

If this sounds like you and you would like to know more then send us your CV along with a covering letter telling us about you, in particular what motivates you -

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