HR Advisor

HelloFresh; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HelloFresh is seeking an HR Advisor to support the Auckland Distribution Centre with proactive HR guidance, ER delivery, and policy implementation. Based in Penrose/Mount Wellington, this 12-month fixed-term role reports to the Head of HR Operations and focuses on aligning HR practices with business needs and creating a high-performing team.

You will lead HR strategy deployment, oversee recruitment, coach leaders on NZ employment law, manage investigations, and drive employee engagement and H&S

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' HR and recruitment experience in a warehouse, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment relations and local labor legislation.
• Relevant Human Resources degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with Workday and HRIS desirable; proficient in Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective implementation of HelloFresh Group HR strategies and procedures across the site.
• Develop local Distribution Centre policies and roll them out effectively to the business.
• Drive succession planning and performance management to foster a high-performance culture.
• Coach supervisors and managers on leadership, NZ employment legislation, and policy application.
• Take a lead role in investigations, disciplinary issues, and grievances confidentially and discretely.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, assess candidates, and manage interviews end-to-end.
• Support employee engagement initiatives (What's Cooking survey), analyzing survey results and helping leaders develop action plans post-survey.
• Ensure site compliance with Health & Safety (H&S) policies and local NZ employment relations standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Recruitment

Coaching & training

Communication

HR policies & processes

NZ Employment Law

Workday

HRIS

Google Workspace

Education

Human Resources degree

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

As the HR Advisor you will provide proactive advice, guidance and coaching to influence and support the operations of the Auckland Distribution Centre. The position focuses on ensuring HR strategies, policies, procedures, and practices are in place that are aligned with company needs, add value, and create an engaged group of high performing employees. This position is responsible for the delivery and coordination of all ER matters on site.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, based in Penrose, Auckland and reporting to the Head of HR Operations.

You will...

• Lead the effective implementation of HelloFresh Group HR strategies and procedures across the site.
• Develop local Distribution Centre policies and roll them out effectively to the business.
• Drive succession planning and performance management to foster a high-performance culture.
• Coach supervisors and managers on leadership, NZ employment legislation, and policy application.
• Take a lead role in investigations, disciplinary issues, and grievances confidentially and discretely.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, assess candidates, and manage interviews end-to-end.
• Support employee engagement initiatives (What's Cooking survey), analyzing survey results and helping leaders develop action plans post-survey.
• Ensure site compliance with Health & Safety (H&S) policies and local NZ employment relations standards.

You have...

• A minimum of 3 years' HR & recruitment experience in a warehouse, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of NZ employment relations and local labor legislation.
• Relevant Human Resources degree or equivalent qualification.
• Knowledge of workday and HRIS desirable, proficiency in Google Workspace needed.

You are...

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Highly energetic, committed, and flexible with a hands-on, autonomous approach to change.
• Principled with high levels of integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive HR data.

What you'll get in return...

• The chance to have a significant impact in a leading global food technology company
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to Headspace
• HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh & 40% off Youfoodz
• Access to ClassPass corporate membership - 33 credits per month

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: 12 month fixed term contract

Location: Penrose & Mount Wellington, Auckland - Parking On site

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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