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Senior HR Business Partner 
Are you an experienced HR practitioner who enjoys balancing strategic partnership with hands-on operational HR work?

We are seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to join a complex, fast-paced organisation on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact role partnering with senior leaders across a large operational business unit, supporting everything from talent and succession planning through to employee relations, remuneration processes, organisational change, and day-to-day HR operations. 

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving problems, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to deliver practical HR outcomes.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of People, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while contributing across the full employee lifecycle. The role offers a blend of strategic HR partnering and operational delivery, requiring someone who can easily move between executive conversations and hands-on HR support. 

Working within a global environment, you will help navigate local business needs while operating within broader regional frameworks and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives
• Lead talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters and complex people issues
• Support organisational design, change management and workforce planning initiatives
• Coach and influence leaders on performance, engagement and culture
• Assist with remuneration and benefits processes, including annual review cycles
• Utilise people metrics and insights to support decision making
• Ensure HR policies and practices remain compliant and fit for purpose
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support day-to-day operational HR activities as required 

What We’re Looking For
You will be a seasoned HR professional with experience operating at a senior level within a complex organisation. You’ll be commercially minded, pragmatic in your approach, and comfortable working in an environment where priorities can shift quickly. 

To be successful, you’ll likely bring:

• Proven experience in a Senior HR Business Partner position
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with executive leadership teams
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters
• Exposure to remuneration and governance-related HR activities
• Confidence working across both strategic and operational HR functions
• Experience within global or matrixed organisations
• Strong business acumen and analytical capability
• The ability to influence, coach and challenge constructively
• A resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset 

What’s On Offer

• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Opportunity to partner directly with senior and executive stakeholders
• Broad role with significant variety and influence
• Supportive and collaborative People team
• Competitive remuneration package 

If you would like to find out more about this role or wish to apply, then please visit our Hot Jobs at www.h2r.co.nz and refer to reference number 1250286.

For further information please call Emily Jerrom on 09 368 7300. All applications will be acknowledged by email.