HR Advisor – Generalist Role Supporting Frontline Teams

About the role

We are looking for a practical, hands‑on HR Advisor to join a lean, hard‑working team. This is a true generalist position where you will support frontline teams across a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for regional Team Leaders, providing legally compliant HR advice.
• Manage employee relations and disciplinary processes, including performance management and attendance at disciplinary meetings.
• Deliver end‑to‑end HR generalist support: policy implementation, HR database maintenance, file audits, and contribution to the broader people strategy.
• Administer a fortnightly payroll cycle, set up new employees and resolve payroll queries.
• Support learning and development through inductions and training record tracking.
• Collaborate with HSE initiatives, enter incident reports and manage ACC reconciliations.

Required profile

• 2+ years experience as an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor.
• Direct experience handling disciplinary processes and payroll administration.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting, preferably supporting blue‑collar or field‑based workforces.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
• Excellent written communication, conflict‑resolution ability and strict confidentiality.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible remuneration based on experience.
• Immediate start for the right candidate.
• Diverse generalist remit with true ownership of work.
• Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to diversity.