The opportunity:
We are seeking to recruit a Human Resources Assistant to join our team.
This is a fantastic part time, permanent role (30 hours per week) which offers an excellent opportunity to work within a talented, forward-thinking team. Advance your career whilst enjoying a quality work-life balance, working in one of NZ’s most pristine regions with nature, hiking & sandy beaches on your doorstep.
What you’ll be doing:
The successful candidate will hold responsibility for a variety of important duties including, but not limited to:
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls.
- Maintain an organised filing system for HR documents, ensuring easy retrieval when needed.
- Schedule meetings, interviews, and appointments for the HR Manager, coordinating calendars and resources as necessary.
- Assist in posting job vacancies on appropriate platforms and Bamboo HR, ensuring accurate and engaging job descriptions.
- Screen resumes and applications, forwarding qualified candidates to hiring managers for review.
- Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing paperwork, scheduling orientation sessions, and ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
- Input and update employee data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations.
- Assist in generating reports and analysing HR data to support decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with team members to organise employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities and recognition programs.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information and HR matters.
- Promoting wellness initiates within the organisation
- Assisting with the wellness committee set up and ongoing administrative needs
- Understanding the needs of the organisation and how we can make a difference to our teams
- Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures, communicating changes effectively to employees as needed.
- Participate in HR audits and investigations as required.
What’s on offer:
- Permanent part-time position (30 hours per week).
- Attractive salary, in line with your experience.
- A positive workplace culture.
- Ongoing career development.
- An excellent work-life balance.
What we’re looking for:
Our ideal candidate will be a proactive and organised individual who can efficiently handle administrative tasks, assist in recruitment processes, manage employee records, and contribute to fostering a positive workplace environment.
With a focus on our people, this role will interact with all departments across the organisation and have a variety of tasks to complete in a timely and efficient manner.
To be considered for this position, you should have the following:
- The right to live and work in New Zealand.
- A Degree or Diploma in HR or a related field and 2-3 years’ experience in an HR role, ideally with demonstrated HR support experience.
- Understanding of the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing paperwork, scheduling orientation sessions, and ensuring a smooth transition into their roles.
- Appreciation of the political and sensitive nature of Local Government.
- Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality in interpersonal interaction.
- A high degree of professionalism in working with staff and senior leaders.
- An understanding of Occupational Safety and Health law and accompanying processes and
- A high level of computer literacy.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent listening, interpersonal & presentation skills.
- Exceptional written & oral communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
- Honesty, integrity & reliability.
- Resilience and the ability to cope under pressure.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you!
Applications are to be marked 'Confidential' and addressed to Human Resources, Buller District Council, P O Box 21, Westport 7866 or emailed to bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz All applications are required to be accompanied by the Application Form, a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
Applications close 5pm Friday, 19th April 2024
