HR Coordinator

Polished Human Resources; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from Director and HR Advisor

Hands-on HR experience

Exposure to multiple industries

Learning opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Polished Human Resources in Christchurch is seeking a superstar HR Coordinator to support our growing HR team and help busy clients across industries. This entry-level role is ideal for someone looking to start or grow their HR career, with opportunities to work on employment agreements, onboarding, records, and recruitment administration.

You will work alongside our Director and HR Specialist, bringing a detail‑focused mindset and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Notices the little details.
• Great written and verbal communication.
• Completed or almost completed an HR qualification.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and technology.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Administration experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Preparing employment agreements and other HR documents.
• Coordinating employee onboarding and off-boarding.
• Keeping employee records organised and up to date.
• Supporting recruitment administration.
• Completing reference and pre-employment checks.
• Drafting letters, forms and HR correspondence.
• Managing HR inboxes and responding to enquiries.
• Helping maintain HR compliance documentation.
• Supporting the team with day-to-day administration.
• Finding ways to make our systems and processes even better.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Education

HR qualification (completed or near completion)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Polished Human Resources - Christchurch, South Island

The HR work is already here. We need someone to own it.
Our HR business has grown fast.

The opportunity:

We're busier than ever.

The problem:

Our HR team has reached the point where we need another pair of hands.

The solution:

A superstar HR Coordinator.

We're looking for someone who's organised, switched on, eager to learn, and keen to kick-start or continue to grow their HR career.

You don't need years of HR experience. In fact, this role is perfect for someone looking to get their foot in the door and learn from a team that lives and breathes HR every day.

You'll work alongside our Director and HR Specialist, helping support clients across a range of industries. One day you could be preparing employment agreements, the next helping with onboarding, updating HR records, or making sure all the important details are exactly where they should be.

If you love a good checklist, enjoy helping people, and get a weird amount of satisfaction from colour-coded spreadsheets and organised files, we should probably talk.

What you'll be doing

You'll spend your days helping keep the HR wheels turning by:

• Preparing employment agreements and other HR documents
• Coordinating employee onboarding and off-boarding
• Keeping employee records organised and up to date
• Supporting recruitment administration
• Completing reference and pre-employment checks
• Drafting letters, forms and HR correspondence
• Managing HR inboxes and responding to enquiries
• Helping maintain HR compliance documentation
• Supporting the team with day-to-day administration
• Finding ways to make our systems and processes even better

About you

You'll be someone who:

• Notices the little details
• Has great written and verbal communication skills
• Completed or almost completed an HR Qualification
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and technology
• Brings a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Isn't afraid to ask questions

Administration experience is a bonus, but we're more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, great attention to detail, and a genuine interest in people and workplaces.

What you'll get:

• Minimum of 20 hours per week (or more!)
• Hands-on experience in a growing HR business
• Exposure to a variety of industries and workplaces
• Plenty of learning opportunities
• Support and mentoring from our Director and HR Specialist.
• A role where your work genuinely makes a difference
• A fun team environment where people enjoy coming to work
• Coffee, laughs, office banter, and the chance to learn something new every day
• Working with absolutely epic people (Steph made me write that)
• Please note, initially we are looking for 6 months worth of support while we manage a large influx of projects; however if we keep growing the way we are, this role may evolve into something more permanent

For confidential inquiries, give Blair a call on 0276265332

P.S. meet the real boss...

Eddie - German Shepherd, Head of engagement and Workplace Wellbeing.

Eight years of experience, excellent at greeting visitors, boosting team morale, and strategically positioning himself under our desks to ensure nobody's feet ever get cold.