People & Culture Business Partner

Job Description We’re looking for a P&C Business Partner who enjoys building strong relationships, solving business challenges and making a genuine impact. This newly created role offers plenty of variety and opportunity to partner closely with the business and drive organisational change. You’ll play a key role in partnering with leaders across the Supply Chain portfolio, providing practical, trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle from workforce planning and talent development through to performance, employment relations and organisational change. No two days will be the same, and you will help leaders build engaged, high‑performing teams. Based at our modern Dunsandel site, you’ll enjoy an easy commute, free parking, great facilities and the opportunity to spend time where it matters most by partnering with leaders and people on the ground. What You’ll Be Doing Build capable, high‑performing teams through practical coaching and trusted advice Navigate every aspect of the employee lifecycle from workforce planning through to performance, development and succession Coach leaders through performance and conduct conversations to manage employment relations matters including investigations, disciplinary processes and mediations Support organisational change and help leaders successfully navigate periods of transformation Champion learning, development and engagement initiatives to elevate capability across the business unit Work alongside specialists across Safety, People & Culture to deliver seamless people solutions Ensure our people practices remain compliant, consistent and aligned with employment legislation What You’ll Bring You’ll have experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role, with confidence supporting leaders and managing employment relations matters. You’ll enjoy building trusted relationships, influencing positive outcomes and balancing business needs with great people experiences. Ideally you’ll also bring: Around five years’ HR Business Partnering or Senior HR Advisor experience Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment law and HR best practice Experience in a manufacturing or operational environment preferred but not essential A practical, solutions‑focused approach and excellent communication skills A tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline advantageous Don’t tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you. What We Offer Health insurance cover partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy B Corp™ certified Social club membership opportunities Application Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. #J-18808-Ljbffr