Part-Time HR Generalist: Advisory & Change Support

HR Divisional Advice and Support; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 97,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Otago in Ōtepoti, Dunedin, invites an experienced HR generalist to join the Divisional HR team. Working alongside the Divisional HR Manager and a full-time HR Adviser, you will provide practical HR guidance to Operations Division clients and help shape people solutions.

This part-time, 22.5 hours per week, 12-month fixed term role requires strong knowledge of NZ employment law, a culturally safe approach and proven conflict-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Well-developed understanding of HR processes and policies.
• Several years of recent experience in a generalist HR role.
• Excellent knowledge of NZ employment legislation and its application.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including a level of comfort with complex or challenging situations.
• Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner, including understanding Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Pasifika values.
• Effective communicator and facilitator with proven conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and support to Operations Division clients.
• Deliver HR technical guidance on disputes resolution, restructuring and workplace change, personal grievances, conduct and capability, training and development, and policy implementation.
• Work with the HR Advisory team and across the wider Human Resources Division.
• Champion values: Manaakitaka/Respect, Pono/Integrity, Māhirahira/Curiosity and Whakawhanaukataka/Community.

Skills

HR processes and policies

Generalist HR experience

NZ employment legislation

Interpersonal skills

Communication / facilitation

Cultural safety / Te Tiriti awareness

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The University of Otago in Ōtepoti, Dunedin, invites an experienced HR generalist to join the Divisional HR team. Working alongside the Divisional HR Manager and a full-time HR Adviser, you will provide practical HR guidance to Operations Division clients and help shape people solutions.

This part-time, 22.5 hours per week, 12-month fixed term role requires strong knowledge of NZ employment law, a culturally safe approach and proven conflict-resolution skills.