Human Resource Assistant

Bidfood; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Hamilton is seeking a motivated HR Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the HR & Admin Coordinator, you will provide HR support to managers and employees.

This role covers recruitment activities, performance management, employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives, plus learning and development.

You will analyse workforce trends, assist with workforce planning and data reporting, and support payroll, compliance and HSE as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, People & Culture or Employment Relations is preferred.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence across teams.
• Willing to learn and stay compliant with employment law.
• Proactive, organized and solutions-focused with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support recruitment activities and performance management processes.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support workforce planning and reporting by gathering and analysing people data.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide back-up for Payroll, Compliance and Health and Safety in branch.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Employee engagement

Learning & development

Data analysis

Workforce planning

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We seeking a motivated and people-focused HR Assistant to join our team. An excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their HR experience.

Reporting to the HR & Admin Coordinator, you will:

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employment relations, recruitment activities and performance management.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes.
• Analyse workforce trends and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support workforce planning and reporting by gathering and analysing people data.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide back-up for in branch Payroll, Compliance and Health and Safety.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has HR, People & Culture or Employment Relations understanding.
• Builds strong working relationships.
• Willing to learn and keep up to date with employment law.
• Is proactive, organised and solutions focused.
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for people and creating a positive workplace culture

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with branch leadership, gain broad exposure across all facets of HR, and make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing success of one of Bidfood's largest branches. You'll be supported to develop your skills while helping deliver great people outcomes for our team.

For a copy of the Job Description visit hr-assistant-jd-qjumpers.pdf