People & Culture Advisor/ Coordinator

Join one of Australasia's leading health and wellnesscompanies At Vitaco, we're passionate about empowering healthier livesthrough trusted brands including Musashi, Nutra-Life, Healtheries andAthena . As one of Australasia's leading health and wellness companies,we're committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive, developand make a genuine impact. We're looking for an experienced People &Culture Advisor / Coordinator to join our collaborative team. This isa varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys balancing practical HRadvice with operational excellence and has experience supporting managers andemployees in a medium-to-large, fast-paced organisation where employmentlegislation, compliance and stakeholder management are part of everyday HR. As a trusted first point of contact, you'll providefirst-level advice while coordinating key People & Culture activitiesacross the employee lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HRCoordinator ready to take the next step into advisory work, or an HRprofessional returning to the workforce who is looking to step back into abroad People & Culture role in a supportive team environment. Agenuinely broad generalist HR role with advisory responsibility. Workalongside experienced People & Culture professionals who arepassionate about developing others. Exposureto a wide variety of people initiatives, projects and employment matters. Acollaborative culture built around our values of We Care, We Actand We Succeed . Staffproduct discounts, wellbeing initiatives and free parking. About the role As a key member of our People & Culture team, you'llsupport the delivery of people initiatives and provide practical guidance tomanagers and employees across the employee lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Providingpractical HR advice to managers and employees while interpreting andapplying New Zealand employment legislation, company policies andemployment agreements. Preparingemployment agreements, contract variations and other employmentdocumentation. Coordinationand support of key employee lifecycle activities including onboarding,parental leave, employee changes, performance processes and employeeexits. Maintainingaccurate employee records, HR systems and reporting to ensure dataintegrity and compliance. Coordinatinglearning and development activities and supporting remuneration and otherPeople & Culture initiatives. Identifyingopportunities to improve processes and systems and escalating more complexemployee relations matters, oremployment risks where appropriate. About you You'll already have experience in a structured HRenvironment, ideally within a medium to large organisation and are confidentsupporting managers with day-to-day people matters. You'll also bring: Demonstratedexperience providing first-level HR advice to managers and employees. Asound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and employmentrelations principles. Experiencesupporting the employee lifecycle, including employment documentation,onboarding, leave management, performance processes and employee exits. Strongwritten and verbal communication skills with excellent attention todetail. Well-developedorganisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Experienceusing HRIS systems and Microsoft 365. Aproactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and aninterest in new technologies, including AI. You’ll thrive in this role if you: Enjoybuilding trusted relationships with managers and employees. Areconfident interpreting employment legislation and applying policies inpractical workplace situations. Canbalance exceptional customer service with compliance and risk management. Enjoyworking independently while collaborating closely with a supportive team. Takepride in producing high-quality, accurate work. Havestrong written communication skills and can communicate confidently at alllevels. Arenaturally curious and enjoy identifying opportunities to improve systemsand processes. It would be an advantage if you have experience in: Manufacturing,warehousing or FMCG environments. Supportingunionised workforces. AccreditedEmployer Work Visa (AEWV) processes. Performancemanagement, investigations or disciplinary processes, or an interest indeveloping in this area. Why you'll love working here At Vitaco, you'll join a business that's passionate aboutits people and proud to have been recognised as an Employer of Choicefor the second consecutive year . You'll have the opportunity to work acrossa broad range of People & Culture activities, continue developing your careerand contribute to creating an engaging workplace where our people can do theirbest work. Whether you're providing practical HR advice, supportingmanagers through employment matters or improving our people processes, you'llhave the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. If you’re looking for a varied People & Culture rolewhere you can build trusted relationships, keep developing your advisory skillsand contribute to a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Applications will be considered before the closingdate. To apply for thisvacancyyou MUST be a NewZealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in NewZealand and therefore hold a valid visa! #J-18808-Ljbffr