Registered Nurse - Nursing Resource Unit

South Island - Otago Dunedin; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment in Dunedin, NZ, is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the full employee lifecycle and HR operations. You will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain HR records, and assist with reporting, compliance, health and safety, and payroll backup.

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator with 3+ years in HR/payroll, strong relationship-building skills, and proficiency with HR systems and MS Office. Applicants must have valid work rights for NZ.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in HR and/or payroll or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of HR best practices across recruitment, employee relations, performance and compliance.
• Confident handling ER matters and knowing when to elevate or seek advice.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across all levels.
• Proficient in HR/payroll systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in recruitment, including behavioural interviewing and candidate assessment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding from start to finish.
• Maintain HR documentation and ensure reporting and compliance.
• Support employee relations and assist with health and safety initiatives.
• Provide backup payroll support and assist with ad hoc reporting.
• Contribute to culture, engagement and organisational processes.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll experience

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication

HR systems

MS Office

ER handling

Tools

HR/payroll systems

MS Excel

Job description

Grow your capabilities across generalist HR and payroll supporting the wider P&C team with a heavy focus on the full recruitment lifecycle.

We are seeking a motivated and passionate HR Coordinator to join our locally owned and operated clients.This is a great opportunity for a HR Professional with a couple years of experience under their belt to progress their career in a fast-paced industry that can provide long-term growth and development.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth HR operations. You’ll be responsible for coordinating recruitment and onboarding, maintaining HR documentation, supporting employee relations, and assisting with reporting and compliance. You’ll also contribute to culture and engagement initiatives, health and safety, and provide backup payroll support.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and a professional, approachable manner. They’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with ease. A proactive mindset, sound judgement, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are key. Adaptability, discretion, and a commitment to timely, high-quality work will ensure success in this role.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years’ experience in HR and/or payroll, with relevant qualifications or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of HR best practices across recruitment, employee relations, performance, and compliance.
• Confident handling ER matters and knowing when to elevate or seek advice.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across all levels.
• Proficient in HR/payroll systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in recruitment, including behavioural interviewing and candidate assessment.

To find out more or have a confidential chat you can contact Alicia via her contact details: Alicia – /

Applicants must have a valid work visa, permanent residency or NZ citizenship to be considered.

Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.