HR Business Partner

Aliaxis exists to bring solutions to the world's water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. We are a global leader in high-quality piping & fitting solutions for use in building, infrastructure, industrial and agricultural applications across the globe. Over 16,000 people work for us in more than 40 countries with 80 manufacturing sites.
 

As an integral part of Aliaxis, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high-quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market.
 

We are proud of our initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint, continuing to deliver the best solutions for our customers with minimal impact on the environment and a positive impact on our community, and we're looking for passionate people who want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for:

• We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast.

• We Care for the environment, our customers and each other.

• We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.

About the Role
 

Ready to take the next step in your HR career?
 

We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused HR professional to join our New Zealand team as a Human Resources Business Partner. Based in Manurewa and reporting to the NZ HR Manager, you will partner with leaders across New Zealand supporting a broad range of people initiatives across the employee lifecycle including performance and talent management, engagement initiatives and organisational change.

This is a dynamic role that blends business partnering with operational excellence. You'll work closely with leaders on people matters, contribute to projects, support policy and process improvements, and help deliver a positive employee experience. You'll also play a key role in managing HR systems, reporting, compliance and ensuring our people processes run efficiently and effectively.

If you're an experienced HR Advisor looking for greater exposure, more responsibility and the opportunity to build your HR Business Partner capability within a complex manufacturing and supply chain environment, this could be the perfect next step.

What You Will Do

• Partner with leaders across New Zealand to provide practical HR advice and support.

• Coach managers on performance, development and employee relations matters.

• Support talent, succession, engagement and capability initiatives.

• Contribute to HR projects, business improvement initiatives and organisational change activities.

• Assist with the development, review and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people processes.

• Manage HR documentation, reporting and employee records with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Maintain HR systems and ensure the integrity of employee data.

• Support employment compliance activities and key employee lifecycle processes.

• Build strong relationships and deliver a high-quality customer experience for leaders and employees.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee experience.

About You
 

You're a highly organised, customer-focused HR professional who enjoys being close to the business and making a difference.
 

You are comfortable moving between stakeholder conversations, HR projects and operational HR activities. Agile and adaptable, you thrive in fast-paced environments, manage competing priorities with ease and understand the importance of both strong relationships and timeliness.
 

You will bring:

• Bachelor of Human Resources or demonstrated relevant experience

• 5 years' experience in an HR Advisor or similar HR role.

• Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.

• Experience working with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday.

• Excellent time management, organisation and prioritisation skills.

• Strong administration capability with exceptional attention to detail.

• A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to take ownership.

• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

• A flexible, agile and solutions-focused mindset.

• A passion for delivering exceptional service to leaders and employees.

• The confidence to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team.

• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.

• A genuine team-player mentality and desire to contribute to a high-performing HR team.
   

Experience within a manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, industrial or other complex operational environment will be highly regarded.

You'll be someone who enjoys variety, embraces change and is excited by the opportunity to build your business partnering capability while contributing to projects, process improvements and strategic people initiatives that support business success.
 

Why Join Us? We Care...

• Hybrid role working 2 days from home after initial training, onsite parking and supportive team.

• You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment.

• Annual bonus based on performance for eligible employees.

• Employee Assistance Program access for you and your immediate family.

• We take it further with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards.

• Career development opportunities available at home and abroad.

• Opportunity to join our mentoring programs.

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is close to our heart, with opportunities to join our DEI Council.

• A safe work environment with a strong focus on Go for Zero.
   

For more information on this role please contact Carla Treuer on +61 497 323 252 or reach out via LinkedIn.