Senior HR Generalist

Westcon-Comstor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcon-Comstor in Auckland is seeking aSenior HR Generalist to partner with leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. You will own day-to-day HR operations, advise on performance, wellbeing and ER matters, and help shape a positive, inclusive workplace.

You will lead recruitment, onboarding and develop workforce capability while coaching managers and supporting our HR Administrator. This is a hands-on role for a proactive HR professional who wants to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' HR experience across advisory, employee relations, business partnering and/or people operations.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
• A confident coach who can build credibility and trusted relationships at all levels.
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine passion for helping people and teams succeed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to provide practical HR advice and support.
• Coaching managers through performance, wellbeing and employee relations matters.
• Confidently lead and manage employee relations cases, including investigations and performance management.
• Leading end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Driving employee engagement, learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Recruitment

People operations

Stakeholder management

Job description

If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys building trusted relationships, supporting leaders and employees, and taking ownership of the day to day HR operations that keep a business running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist to support our New Zealand business, partnering with leaders and employees across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the APAC HR Business Partner and leading one direct report, you'll be a trusted advisor who combines sound HR expertise with practical, people-focused solutions.
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with leaders on employee relations, recruitment, performance, development and engagement, while helping create a positive and inclusive workplace where people can succeed.
What you'll be doing:

• Partnering with leaders to provide practical HR advice and support
• Coaching managers through performance, wellbeing and employee relations matters
• Confidently lead and manage employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary processes, performance management and workplace concerns
• Leading end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities
• Driving employee engagement, learning and development initiatives
• Leading and supporting our HR Administrator
• Overseeing HR operations, compliance and employee lifecycle processes
• Using people insights and data to support better business decisions

What we're looking for:

• 6+ years' HR experience across advisory, employee relations, business partnering and/or people operations
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice
• A confident coach who can build credibility and trusted relationships at all levels
• Sound judgement and the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and genuine passion for helping people and teams succeed

Join a certified great place to work.
At Westcon, you will join an award winning team and have the opportunity to be part of a close knit environment where everyone's contributions are valued and recognised. We are a dynamic and professional team who value our staff and invest in their growth. Our company values are Ambition, Integrity, Partnership and Accountability and our culture is supportive and inclusive. We offer ongoing learning opportunities, career development and a range of health and wellbeing benefits.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people, leaders and culture while continuing to grow your HR career this is it! Great team, culture and genuinely rewarding work.