People and Culture Advisor

Infrastructure Sector | Start ASAP

Are you a confident HR generalist who can hit the ground running? We’re recruiting a People and Culture Advisor for a busy contract role supporting a well-established business in the infrastructure sector.

Based in Mount Wellington, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, can work autonomously, and is confident providing practical advice across a broad range of people matters. This role will support a defined business unit of around 85 employees and would suit someone who is comfortable operating in a standalone capacity while still being part of a wider national P&C function.

What you’ll be doing

In this broad generalist role, you’ll be responsible for supporting day-to-day people operations and providing trusted advice to leaders across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• generalist P&C support across the full employee lifecycle
• advising on employee relations matters, including disciplinary issues
• supporting restructure and change activity
• onboarding and recruitment support
• coordinating training administration and scheduling
• partnering with leaders to provide practical and confident HR advice
• helping keep day-to-day people processes moving during a busy period

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is:

• an experienced HR/P&C generalist
• confident advising managers and guiding next steps
• comfortable handling employee relations matters and advising managers on ER issues
• organised, detail-focused, and able to stay calm under pressure
• self-sufficient and able to work with a high level of autonomy
• confident enough to push back and influence when needed
• available to start ASAP

What’s on offer

• ASAP start
• contract role through to 25 September
• supportive leadership with an open-door approach
• broad exposure across a busy infrastructure environment

Why apply?

If you enjoy practical, hands-on HR work and want a role where you can add value from day one, this could be a great fit. You’ll be joining a business operating in a fast-paced project environment and stepping into a role where your generalist capability and confidence will be highly valued.

If you’re available immediately, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or call 022 060 6325 to speak with Lilly Dempsey.

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