HR Advisor

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Management NZ, part of Altus Group, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the People & Culture team. This generalist role partners with managers across the business, delivering practical HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

You'll drive recruitment, employee wellbeing, performance support, injury management and return-to-work programmes, ensuring compliance and a engaged workforce in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• Strong recruitment and employee relations experience.
• Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing workplace injury and return-to-work programmes (preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound problem-solving ability.
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment for operational and field-based roles, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and reference checking.
• Partner with branch managers to ensure staffing levels meet operational demands.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation within the HRIS.
• Monitor employee accreditations, licences, and certifications to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide timely and practical advice to managers on performance management, disciplinary matters, and employment relations.
• Coach leaders on HR policies, employment legislation, and best practice.
• Promote employee wellbeing through regular welfare meetings and proactive engagement.
• Coordinate workplace injury management and return-to-work programmes.
• Liaise with ACC, employees, managers, and healthcare providers to support successful recovery outcomes.
• Prepare accurate fortnightly and monthly HR reports and workforce metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and people practices.

Skills

Generalist HR advisory

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR policy guidance

Driver Licence

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Traffic Management NZ, part of the Altus Group, is a leading provider of Temporary Traffic Management services across New Zealand. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable solutions while fostering a culture built on people, safety, and operational excellence.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our People & Culture team. This is a true generalist role where you'll partner closely with managers across the business, providing practical HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

You'll play a key role in attracting and retaining talent, supporting employee performance and wellbeing, coordinating injury management and return-to-work programmes, and ensuring our workforce remains engaged, compliant, and well supported. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing operational HR with meaningful people initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

As our HR Advisor, you will:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for operational and field-based roles, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and reference checking.
• Partner with branch managers to ensure staffing levels meet operational demands.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation within the HRIS.
• Monitor employee accreditations, licences, and certifications to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide timely and practical advice to managers on performance management, disciplinary matters, and employment relations.
• Coach leaders on HR policies, employment legislation, and best practice.
• Promote employee wellbeing through regular welfare meetings and proactive engagement.
• Coordinate workplace injury management and return-to-work programmes.
• Liaise with ACC, employees, managers, and healthcare providers to support successful recovery outcomes.
• Prepare accurate fortnightly and monthly HR reports and workforce metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and people practices.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisory role.
• Strong recruitment and employee relations experience.
• Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing workplace injury and return-to-work programmes (preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and sound problem-solving ability.
• High levels of professionalism, empathy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Experience using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A current full New Zealand Driver Licence.

Why Join Traffic Management NZ?

At Traffic Management NZ, you'll be joining a growing organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to:

• Work for a recognised leader in the traffic management industry.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing team.
• Make a genuine impact on employee wellbeing and organisational success.
• Gain exposure across the full spectrum of human resources.
• Develop your career within the wider Altus Group.