Human Resources Business Partner

CORDE Ltd; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Laptop

Increased KiwiSaver contributions

Birthday leave

BOOST programme

Job summary

CORDE Ltd in Rolleston seeks an experienced HR professional to partner with leaders and shape people strategy across our business. You’ll manage complex employment relations, drive workforce planning, and coach managers to lift capability while leveraging data to inform decisions.

A NZ-based, results‑oriented candidate with NZ employment law knowledge will thrive in this hands‑on role. Join a busy, collaborative team and help shape the future of Canterbury infrastructure with real influence and

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex ER matters end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation.
• Background in construction/infrastructure is highly regarded.
• Ability to influence leaders and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to clarify work and career pathways.
• Manage complex ER matters end-to-end.
• Support organisational change and workforce planning.
• Coach managers to build leadership capability.
• Use people data to inform decisions.
• Drive improvements to people policies and systems.

Skills

Employment relations

People analytics

Coaching managers

Workforce planning

NZ employment law

Education

Tertiary HR qualification

Tools

ELMO HRIS

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our busy team of 3, in a role where your influence is felt throughout the business. Based at our Rolleston office and reporting to the Head of People and Culture, you'll be part of an established P&C team.

About the role | Ko te Kaupapa

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with leaders to clarify work, build career pathways and development plans so that CORDE teams can deliver for today and tomorrows challenges
• Managing complex employment relations matters end to end, investigations, performance management, disciplinary processes and grievances
• Supporting organisational change and workforce planning
• Coaching managers to build their confidence and capability in leading people
• Using people data and workforce trends to inform business decisions
• Driving continuous improvement across our people processes, policies and systems
• Senior HR Advisor and/or aspiring to Human Resource Business Partner or newly minted as a Business Partner
• A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, or another operational environment would be highly regarded
• Strong working knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and ER best practice
• Proven experience running complex ER cases from start to finish
• The confidence to challenge and influence leaders at all levels
• Comfort with people data and HRIS systems (ELMO an advantage)
• Proven ability to show credibility, sound judgement and a down-to-earth approach to all manner of workers
• Comfortable in a site office as well as a boardroom, with clear communication and administration skills

What we bring | He aha ta tatou kawe mai

• Competitive annual package with company vehicle, phone and laptop
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones
• Birthday leave after 1 year and access to our company BOOST programme
• Key leadership position within a thriving business, ability to make real change and strengthen the team
• Continued training and career development opportunity
• The chance to be part of a company shaping the future of infrastructure in Canterbury and beyond

Who we are | Ko wai mātou

We have one of the largest horizontal infrastructure teams in the South Island, working in the maintenance, civil, and water industry.

The work we do strengthens the communities we work and play in, with several key long-term maintenance contracts throughout the Canterbury region and several civil projects currently underway across the South Island.

• Trustworthy | Whakawhirinaki- People You Can Rely On

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.