Senior People Partner — ER & Talent Strategy Leader

Bupa; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global learning via Bupa Campus

Viva wellbeing programme

Southern Cross health insurance (prem/

Parental leave enhancements

Employee benefits & discounts

Free flu vaccinations & health checks

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a permanent HR Generalist/People Partner to support General Managers and Operations Manager around Wellington and the Central Manawatu. This hybrid role involves travel to facilities and the support office in Porirua, delivering generalist HR advice and strategic ER support.

You will partner with leaders to implement people strategies, manage complex ER issues, and drive engagement, capability and performance initiatives across the business.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in a People Partnering role.
• Experience advising across HR disciplines, including complex ER matters.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate resilience.
• High emotional intelligence with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting awards, enterprise agreements, and employee policies.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future direction of Bupa in Wellington and the Central Manawatu.
• Provide specialist ER guidance and HR advice to leaders.
• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies across performance, capability, engagement and talent.
• Offer tailored HR insights from metrics to support business decisions.
• Coach and advise people leaders on industrial relations, attendance, rostering and related matters.
• Lead and participate in projects such as talent and performance management and engagement surveys.

Skills

People Partnering

HR advisory

ER expertise

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

HR metrics

Education

HR degree or related discipline

Job description

Bupa is seeking a permanent HR Generalist/People Partner to support General Managers and Operations Manager around Wellington and the Central Manawatu. This hybrid role involves travel to facilities and the support office in Porirua, delivering generalist HR advice and strategic ER support.

You will partner with leaders to implement people strategies, manage complex ER issues, and drive engagement, capability and performance initiatives across the business.