People Matters Consultant

Aon plc; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc in Auckland is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor or experienced HR Generalist for a 12-month fixed-term role within our People Matters team. You will provide practical, commercially sound guidance on employee relations, HR policies and legislative compliance, partnering with leaders to drive positive people outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have about 2 years in ER or a broader HR generalist background with exposure to performance management, workplace investigations and manager

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations or HR advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive cases with discretion and integrity.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in HR systems and MS Office.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience in execution and implementation of change management activity.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and colleagues on HR policies, employment practices, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with leaders to manage performance, resolve workplace issues, and drive engagement.
• Conduct investigations and manage disciplinary processes with professionalism and discretion.
• Support absence management, wellbeing initiatives, and flexible work arrangements.
• Contribute to organisational change projects.
• Collaborate with Employment Law and Compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure best practice.
• Participate in global HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Employment law

Communication

Stakeholder management

Discretion

HR systems

MS Office

Project management

Change management

Job description

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Aon is on the search for an Employee Relations Advisor or experienced HR Generalist to fill a 12-month Fixed-Term opportunity within our People Matters team. As a People Matters Consultant, this role is responsible for providing practical and commercially sound guidance on employee relations, HR policies and legislative compliance, while partnering with leaders to deliver positive people outcomes.

This opportunity would ideally suit an applicant with approximately 2 years employee relations experience, or a broader generalist HR background with exposure to performance management, workplace investigations, disciplinary matters and manager advisory work.

This role is open in our Auckland office and is suitable for candidates seeking either full-time or part-time arrangements.

What the day will look like

• Advise managers and colleagues on HR policies, employment practices, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with leaders to manage performance, resolve workplace issues, and drive engagement.
• Conduct investigations and manage disciplinary processes with professionalism and discretion.
• Support absence management, wellbeing initiatives, and flexible work arrangements.
• Contribute to organisational change projects.
• Collaborate with Employment Law and Compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure best practice.
• Participate in global HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

How is this opportunity different

We’re a team of authentic and smart individuals focused on providing exceptional value to our clients and our local communities. Meaningful and genuine relationships are at the heart of our business success and we’re proud of our positive impact.

Here at Aon, you’re always more than just a job title. We encourage and support you to expand your knowledge and grow alongside some of the best people in the business - in Australia and throughout our connected global networks.

This role will give you a real opportunity to influence, contribute and make an impact, while sharpening your advisory expertise and continuing to build your capability across employee relations and broader HR practice.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Proven experience in employee relations or HR advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive cases with discretion and integrity.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in HR systems and MS Office.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience in execution and implementation of change management activity

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our colleague benefits package, we are proud of our diverse workforce. Our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at [e-mail].

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.