HR Advisor

Fulton Hogan Ltd; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life Insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Parental leave top up

Training & career development

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan Ltd in Lower Hutt seeks an HR Advisor to link People & Culture with the business, providing practical guidance on everyday HR matters and supporting policy development and process improvements.

You’ll work with managers across the business, handling employment relations issues, performance and remuneration workflows, while driving better ways of working in a flat, energetic team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers on employment relations, performance, leave and remuneration.
• Contribute to development and improvement of HR policies, procedures and position descriptions.
• Support employment relations matters including investigations and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate performance reviews and salary review administration with accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems and processes with safety and wellbeing in mind.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or related discipline

1–3 years’ generalist HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor*We use information collected through cookies and similar technologies to analyse how you use our site and to better improve your experience. For further details, please read our privacy statements.* *Privacy Policy – Australia* *|* *Privacy Policy – New Zealand*### HR AdvisorApply: Lower Hutt: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 29, 2026 (16 days left to apply): R27558**Mō te tūranga | About the role**As our HR Advisor, you’ll be the link between People & Culture and the business, helping leaders make smart, practical people decisions. You’ll work closely with managers across the business, providing trusted advice on day-to-day HR matters, supporting good work through strong processes, and helping us keep moving forward. This is a role for someone who knows the fundamentals of HR, builds credibility quickly, and is keen to grow. You’ll get variety, real responsibility, and the chance to shape better ways of working in a business that’s flat, friendly, and serious when it counts. **Ngā tino kawenga mahi | Key role responsibilities*** Provide practical HR advice and support to managers across employment relations, performance, leave, remuneration, and people processes.* Support the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of HR policies, procedures, employment agreements, and position descriptions.* Help manage employment relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, disputes, and issue resolution with care and sound judgement.* Coordinate key people processes such as performance reviews and salary review administration, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.* Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and ways of working while keeping safety, wellbeing, and high standards front of mind. **Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with*** Tertiary qualifications in HR or a related discipline, with 1–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.* A sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and experience supporting employment relations matters.* Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of managers and stakeholders.* Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and solid organisation and time management skills.* A proactive, curious approach with good judgement, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. **He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits**At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period. • KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%. • Parental leave top up payment with additional return to work support. • Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities. • Great discounts at a wide range of retailers. **Ko wai mātou | About us**At Fulton Hogan, Good Work is about more than what we deliver. It’s about how we show up, how we treat each other, and how we keep moving forward together. We’re not big on ego or layers. We work side by side, back good ideas, and give people the room to make an impact. We take the work seriously, not ourselves. That means a team that’s friendly, grounded, and up for the challenge, while still holding high standards where it matters most. If you want to be part of a business where you’re trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow, you’ll fit right in. **Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.** **All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.**