HR Generalist - HRIS Implementation Project

Overview Contribute to Transpower’s Oracle Cloud HCM implementation. Work across people, process, data, testing, change and adoption. Fixed‑term 12‑month opportunity based in Wellington’s CBD. Transpower owns and operates New Zealand’s National Grid – the high‑voltage transmission network that connects areas of generation with towns, cities and businesses across Aotearoa. Our work is critical to enabling a more electrified, decarbonised future. As demand for electricity grows, we’re investing in people, processes, systems and tools needed to support our continued transformation and deliver for New Zealand. About the team The Enterprise Business Capability (EBC) Programme helps Transpower streamline business processes and information through the implementation of an enterprise resource planning system (Oracle). This will improve how we work, reduce time spent navigating complex processes and multiple systems, and enable more time to be spent generating value. As part of the programme, we’re implementing Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) to strengthen our people systems and support the way we work across the employee lifecycle. Opportunity – 12‑month fixed term We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist with HRIS implementation expertise to serve as an HR subject‑matter expert, providing dedicated capacity to support Transpower’s Oracle HCM implementation. You will ensure the solution is configured, tested and implemented in line with business needs, policy, legislation and practical workforce requirements. Responsibilities Work closely with the EBC programme team, HCM Capability Lead, other HCM subject‑matter experts, People team, Payroll, Finance and Data teams. Provide input across Core HCM, Absence, Journeys, Recruitment, Compensation, Talent, Time and Labour, and Workforce Scheduling modules. Collaborate with implementation partners to confirm requirements, review design and build outputs, support user testing and identify risks and issues. Contribute to go‑live readiness for July2027 and early post‑implementation. What you’ll bring Comfortable working in a complex implementation environment, translating HR policy, employment legislation, data, reporting and workforce requirements into practical system configuration and process decisions. Proven HRIS implementation experience across configuration, build, testing, validation, acceptance and go‑live readiness. Strong generalist HR knowledge across the employee lifecycle (leave, recruitment, onboarding, talent and workforce processes). Experience reviewing user stories, acceptance criteria, design workbooks, questionnaires and configuration inputs. Systems thinking across people, process, data, tools and technology. Strong collaboration and communication skills, confidence to work across functional teams, leaders and implementation partners. Ability to work through ambiguity, changing requirements and competing priorities. Optional: Oracle Cloud HCM implementation experience and experience supporting HR transformation/business process improvement. Benefits Transpower offers a collaborative and supportive environment. You’ll work alongside people who care deeply about the impact of our work for NewZealand’s energy future. Next steps If you’re ready to bring your HRIS implementation expertise to a programme that will shape how Transpower works into the future, we’d love to hear from you. Role closes 27July. Applications will be reviewed as received and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Existing eligibility to work in NewZealand is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr