Senior HR Business Partner - Remote Workforce Management

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote work

Team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 in New Zealand is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to lead our fully remote HR function for a geographically dispersed workforce. You will partner with senior leadership to shape talent strategy and drive outcomes across performance, development, and engagement.

The role demands 8+ years of HR experience, strong remote leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to influence across senior teams while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HRM, industrial psychology, or related field.
• 8+ years HR experience with 4+ years in Senior HRBP.
• Experience in strategic HR planning, talent management, and org development.
• Strong knowledge of employment law for remote contexts.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Autonomous, results-driven in a remote-first environment.
• Proficient with HRIS and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop HR strategies supporting goals for a remote workforce.
• Coach on talent management, succession, performance, and compensation.
• Develop remote engagement initiatives to foster culture and retention.
• Manage complex employee relations and ensure fair resolutions.
• Drive change management and support org design for remote ops.
• Analyze HR metrics to provide insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding with care.
• Champion DEI within a distributed workforce.
• Stay current on remote-work practices and HR trends.

Skills

Strategic HR

Talent management

Employee relations

Org development

Change management

Stakeholder mgmt

HR analytics

HRIS

Remote leadership

Education

Master's in HRM

SHRM-CP certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in digital services, is seeking a highly experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join their dynamic and fully remote team. This role is critical for supporting a rapidly growing remote workforce, ensuring alignment between HR strategies and business objectives. You will act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing expert guidance on talent management, employee relations, organizational development, and fostering a cohesive culture in a distributed environment. As a fully remote organization, we thrive on digital collaboration and a commitment to employee well-being. This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the future of HR for a company operating at the forefront of technology. We are looking for an influential HR leader who can drive engagement and performance across a diverse, geographically dispersed team. This is a pivotal role in our client's continued expansion and success.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organizational goals and the unique needs of a remote workforce. Provide expert advice and coaching on talent management, succession planning, performance management, and compensation. Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives tailored for a remote workforce to foster culture and retention. Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution in line with company policy and legislation. Drive change management initiatives and support organizational design for optimal remote operations. Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive and supportive experience from onboarding to offboarding. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion principles within the remote workforce. Stay abreast of remote work best practices and emerging HR trends to continuously improve our client's HR offering.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field. Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP) is highly desirable. A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HR, with at least 4 years in a Senior HR Business Partner role, preferably supporting large, dispersed, or remote teams. Demonstrated experience in strategic HR planning, talent management, and organizational development. Deep understanding of employment law and HR best practices, with the ability to apply them in a remote context. Exceptional influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven ability to work autonomously and drive results in a remote-first environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in HRIS and data analytics tools. Experience in change management and fostering positive organizational cultures. A passion for innovative HR solutions and employee experience.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering a highly competitive executive salary and performance-based bonus structure.


• Enjoy the unparalleled flexibility of working from home, coupled with a comprehensive benefits package including premium medical aid, life insurance, and a substantial retirement plan.


• Our client invests heavily in professional development, offering access to continuous learning platforms and leadership training.


• You will be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative culture that empowers its employees.


• This role provides significant opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a lasting impact on a thriving remote organization.


• We offer generous paid time off and unique virtual team-building experiences.