HR Manager

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Auckland South is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the branch HR function and support leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the General Manager, this hands-on role focuses on building strong relationships, providing practical employment relations advice and fostering a positive workplace culture.

You will drive HR services, support managers with ER matters, oversee recruitment and payroll processes, and analyse workforce data to

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment relations and legislation.
• Experience managing investigations and formal employment processes.
• Confidence to coach and influence leaders at all levels.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in fast-paced operational environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the branch HR services and support across the employee lifecycle.
• Support managers with employment relations, investigations, performance and attendance management.
• Provide practical employment advice and manage employment risk.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration processes.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to support decisions.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Skills

Employment relations knowledge

Leadership coaching

People management

Relationship-building

Communication

Pragmatic problem-solving

Job description

At Bidfood Auckland South, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the branch HR function and support our leaders and employees across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, providing practical employment relations advice, supporting leaders through people challenges and helping create a positive workplace culture.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery of HR services across the branch
• Supporting managers with employment relations, investigations, performance and attendance management
• Providing practical advice on people-related matters and managing employment risk
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration processes
• Analysing workforce data and trends to support business decisions
• Driving employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies

What we're looking for

• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment relations and employment legislation
• Experience managing investigations and formal employment processes
• The confidence to coach and influence leaders at all levels
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach
• Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment is highly regarded

Why Bidfood?

At Bidfood, we pride ourselves on being a business built on strong relationships, great people and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers. You'll join a supportive leadership team where your expertise will be valued and where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on our people and culture.

If you're looking for a varied and rewarding HR leadership role where you can influence people outcomes and support business success, we'd love to hear from you.