HR Adviser

Look for an HR superstar for this permanent full time role.

This role is hands-on and you must be willing to deal with people face to face.

You will be working in a meat processing plant, and must be comfortable in this environment. Experience in the meat industry would be highly sought after.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure compliance and a positive employee experience.
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• Provide oversight of leave management processes, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and legislation.
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• Manage termination and offboarding processes (including seasonal layoffs), ensuring legal compliance and accurate final payments.
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• Ensure all employment documentation complies with current employment law, immigration requirements, and organisational standards.
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• Monitor and interpret changes in employment legislation (including ACC, Holidays Act, and visa conditions) and support implementation.
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• Assist in managing employee relations matters, including terminations, and seasonal workforce transitions.
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• Ensure compliance with IRD, ACC, Court orders, and other statutory deductions and reporting obligations.
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• Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff on employment agreements, legislative obligations, and workplace policies.
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• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements.
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• Preparation of reports and ensure all systems are updated
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• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR and payroll systems, processes, and controls
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• Support the implementation of HR initiatives, including system enhancements and process efficiencies
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• Support the development and delivery of HR initiatives, including health & safety, recruitment, and training programs.
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• Assist in communication strategies to ensure effective engagement and buy-in from stakeholders.
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• Liaise with external providers (e.g., insurers, government agencies) to support employee benefits and compliance requirements.
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• Support external audit processes by ensuring availability and accuracy of payroll and HR documentation.
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• Manage plant activities (e.g. staff sales)
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Role Requirements

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• Relevant Bachelors degree or 3 years work experience
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• Experience in the meat industry
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• Comfortable working in a meat processing plant
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• Experience dealing wiht employees face to face
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