Senior HR Advisor

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Contract Type:  Permanent

Work Pattern:  Full Time

Sector:  Corporate services

Discipline:  Human resources and talent acquisition

Job Ref:  1520

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative global engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across the globe. We are a wholly independent, employee-owned business focused on improving society by considering social outcomes in all that we do.
Our team consists of Engineers, Project Managers, Digital Designers, Consultants and Corporate Services with the aim of positively contributing to the communities in which we live, while opening opportunities for connected thinking with our clients and our people.
Our Senior HR Advisor will support our HR Lead, NZ to lead our people function for our growing team and contribute to our ongoing industry success.
About You:
Based out of either our Auckland or Wellington Office, and and reporting to the New Zealand HR Lead, you will support the HR team in implementing annual activities, projects and strategies that deliver tangible outcomes. Role modelling and actively contributing to our equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives will be your approach, as you provide guidance and oversight for people matters to employees and leaders alike.
We work in a fast-moving environment as a highly efficient, proactive team, focused on creating positive employee experiences. You will be someone who adds value to our culture, is pro-active and approachable and has a constructive voice in what you do.
This role will suit someone looking to step into a role that is anticipated to evolve into an HR Business Partner as our business grows.
We work as a highly efficient, close team, that likes to laugh – a lot. Our whole team has a voice in choosing the right fit, which will be someone who brings the technical goods as well as adding value to our culture. Some of these attributes will include:
• Demonstrated experience working as a Senior HR Advisor
• Experience in training facilitation and providing timely and accurate HR guidance to employees, Line Managers and local leadership team.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, where you enjoy a challenge and take pride in delivering a quality service to your internal clients.
• Experience in rolling out HR initiatives, working alongside a wider people team including Mobility, Talent Development and Talent Acquisition
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship skills, comfortable to liaise with employees at all levels experience in a professional services environment, ideally working as part of a country, regional and/or global team.
• Understanding of compensation frameworks and processes.
Company Benefits
In return, we provide chances for significant career advancement through contributions to diverse, impactful projects on both local and global scales.
We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, enhanced Kiwi Saver contributions, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork, and embraces sustainability. We are an endorsed Work180 Employer who takes our role of contributing to better social outcomes seriously.
You’ve got this!
If you don’t tick every box in this ad, please don’t rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability courage and integrity, rather than ticking boxes – so if this role resonates with you, please send through your application.
We’re always on the lookout for talented people who share our values to join our team and contribute to our culture, connect with us to find out how.

Our values, culture, and benefits

We have a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. We value the diversity of our staff and are committed to creating an inclusive work culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.

We offer a range of competitive benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

- State of the art office and end of trip facilities

- Agile working environment

- Competitive salary and group bonus incentive scheme

- Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance

- Options to purchase additional annual leave

You’ve got this!

This is a great opportunity to join a growing consultancy that is pushing ahead in the local market. If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then join our world class consultancy.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.