HR Advisor

Hello Monday; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive HR Advisor to enhance client relationships and provide expert HR support. This full-time role offers the chance to work with diverse industries, guiding businesses through employment relations and HR best practices. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, fostering collaboration while mentoring junior team members. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this position promises significant learning opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on clients' success. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

In-Person Collaboration

Mentorship Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in HR roles with a focus on advisory and ER processes.
• Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support on ER and HR issues.
• Develop HR documentation such as employment agreements and policies.

Skills

HR Advisory

Employment Relations

Client Relationship Management

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in HR

Job description

Founded in 2011, Hello Monday was created to meet a clear need: accessible, practical HR support tailored to the unique challenges of new and growing businesses across New Zealand. We believe that HR is essential at every stage of a business’s journey—whether you're just starting out or scaling fast.

At Hello Monday, we don’t just empower our clients and walk away—we become long-term partners in their success. By helping to build strong, sustainable HR and people practices, we support organisations in creating thriving workplace cultures now and into the future. Our collaborative approach means we're right there alongside our clients as they grow, evolve, and navigate whatever comes next.

About the HR Advisor role

We are looking for an HR Advisor ready to apply their existing skills in a client-facing role.

This role is for proactive professionals who excel at developing strong relationships with clients, becoming trusted advisors, and partnering with business leaders to achieve positive people outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your HR and employment knowledge, working with clients across diverse industries including professional services, IT, creative and design, financial services, manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, automotive, telecommunications, project management, engineering, architecture, and more.

You'll be:

• A confident HR professional, familiar with NZ employment legislation and ER processes & best practices
• A strong relationship builder and networker
• Self-driven and proactive
• Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of interpreting it
• A team player who contributes positively to a collaborative environment
• A confident verbal and written communicator
• Experienced in fast-paced, dynamic settings
• Able to work effectively with key stakeholders
• Eager to mentor junior team members
• Prepared to start contributing immediately

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Providing HR advice and support on ER and HR issues
• Developing HR documentation such as employment agreements, policies, and handbooks
• Leading employment relations actions: drafting documents, facilitating meetings, managing terminations, advising on ER best practices
• Supporting HR projects: audits, contract reviews, engagement surveys, reporting
• Maintaining excellent client relationships

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Progressed through HR roles, with previous experience as an Advisor, and confidence in providing day-to-day advice
• Proven experience leading ER processes such as investigations, disciplinaries, performance management, and related activities
• Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation
• Critical thinking skills and a big-picture mindset
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A tertiary qualification in HR or a related field

We offer significant learning and development opportunities, with scope for increased responsibility over time. Training and support will be provided to help you succeed, including guidance on ER processes you may not have previously encountered.

Ways of working

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role based in our Auckland CBD office. We value building relationships through in-person collaboration, which enhances connection, teamwork, and growth. We do offer flexibility when needed, balancing in-office presence with remote work.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about helping businesses grow through delivering tailored HR services, this is a great opportunity. Click the ‘Apply’ button now to submit your CV and cover letter explaining why you are the right fit for this role.

Additional Questions

Applicants will be asked about:

• Years of experience as a human resources adviser
• Right to work in New Zealand
• Experience in employee relations
• Expected salary
• Notice period
• Experience in generalist HR
• Experience with change management
• Experience in consulting roles

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