Job reference - 40129

• People, capability, culture, and talent
• Strong generalist HR knowledge including ER and IR and recruitment
• Relevant HR related tertiary qualification and experience essential

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About the employer
The employer is a national distributor of new vehicles with a reputation for excellence. New growth is evident in a changing market and with this a need to support senior leadership with a multi-faceted range of HR functions.


The role functions
The position could best be described as HR Generalist. Duties are comprehensive and blend a mix of HR administrative support and HR management activities. This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Optimisation of all HR processes
• Development of people and culture
• HR administration including payroll, generating IEA's, data analytics, reporting, streamlining of all HR administrative functions
• Onboarding activities of all new employees and development of on boarding initiatives
• Management of all employment relations activities and compliance standards
• Active management of industrial relations issues
• Development of culture initiatives
• Recruitment and talent attraction
• Placement of job ads, management of applications and provision of advice to leadership on hiring processes

Skills and qualifications required

• Ideally you will hold a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Human Resource Management). Other formal HR related training is also of consideration
• A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in the role of HR Manager or Adviser
• In depth knowledge across all functions of HRM and those functions aforementioned
• While motor industry experience would be beneficial across the automotive, heavy diesel, ancillary equipment, or other sectors of industry, candidates from other industries sectors will also be considered
• The employer has a bright, fresh culture where innovation is celebrated. A positive, fresh approach that is welcoming for the employers staff, suppliers, manufacturers, and indeed whole supply chain is as sought after as the skills themselves

Remuneration and benefits
This is a six figure plus role with a range of benefits associated with working for a national distributor of automobiles. With the employer entering a growth development phase it is an exciting time to be part of company on this trajectory currently.

The workplace is well organised and well managed, the company an employer of choice, and a stable fair-minded company culture permeates the decision making process.


How to apply
The employer would prefer to attract a New Zealand based applicant, both with the appropriate qualifications and HR experience relevant to NZ HRM functions.

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For more information contact Russell Phillips at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: 027 479 0000.

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