HR Coordinator – Temporary Role in Lower Hutt

About the role

Our client, a purpose‑driven organisation serving the community, is seeking an HR Coordinator to support HR administration on a temporary basis until the third week of December. The role is based in Lower Hutt and will involve end‑to‑end HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Draft offer letters and variations of employment.
• Conduct onboarding and pre‑employment checks.
• Support starter and leaver processes, including tracking and documentation.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to first‑level HR queries.
• Assist with payroll documentation and liaise with payroll providers.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets, personnel records, and internal systems.
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives and projects.

Required profile

• Experience as an HR Coordinator or Generalist.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong administration skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Confidence using and learning multiple HR systems.
• Proactive mindset and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Empathy, discretion, and a people‑first approach.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• Temporary role through to the third week of December.
• Varied and busy workload offering broad HR exposure.
• Opportunity to strengthen HR experience within a reputable organisation.