Our client, Napier City Council is one of Napier's largest employers with a strong and diverse team of over 500 employees. Napier City Council is made up of community proud people who focus on putting the policies and aspirations of the Council and city into action.Napier City Council's People and Capability Team have undergone a reorganisation where new and meaningful roles have been created. This opens up enormous opportunity to join a 'fresh' approach team led by a strategically focused and driven Chief People Officer in the beautiful Hawkes Bay. A new people strategy and vision has been created and you will be supported by an organisation putting people and culture first. There is plenty of opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference.The OpportunityThe People Operations Manager role offers the opportunity to lead as well as roll up your sleeves are get involved on a variety of day to day people matters.As a member of the People and Capability leadership team, the People Operations Manager will lead a small HR advisory team, focussed primarily on supporting people leaders with people issues and developing people leader capability to get the best out of their people. The role will oversee and provide specialist ER advice and mentoring to people advisors within the People Operations Team; so at your core you'll be someone who is generous with your time and who enjoys teaching and growing talent. You'll also be someone who is happy to put on tools to effectively manage some of our most difficult ER cases.The RoleYour direct responsibilities will include:
Lead the HR advisory team to build it's capability and be a service that works as a trusted advisor with the organisation to achieve it's goals
Alongside the ER Lead, support the development and implementation of restorative employment relations practices
Proactively manage complex employment relations cases and provide support and guidance to the HR advisory team to develop their capabilities to manage such cases
Be a positive advocate and champion for continuous improvement within the People and Culture team and the wider organisation
Being accountable as a Treaty Partner and lead with the approach of applying a Te Ao Māori perspective
About youThe People Operations Manager requires a strategic and continuous improvement mindset with the ability to be influential and take people on the journey.Important to this role:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Human Resources, Psychology, law or equivalent level of experience within an appropriate specialist field
Proven leadership experience as a senior HR professional with strong experience in employment relations
Demonstrated knowledge and application of Employment Relations and relevant legislation.
Previous experience or a strong interest in implementing restorative and early intervention strategies
Developed experience in leading/influencing in a comparably complex and sizable environment
Upholds the principle of an inclusive and approachable working style
Holds an understanding of the future of HR and delivering the ultimate employee experience
This role offers a rare opportunity to be courageous and make significant changes and be involved with exciting and forward-thinking projects.Napier City Council is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity. Napier City Council does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status although applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand. Napier City Council is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.If you are up for the challenge, please send us your details by clicking on the link below or contact Adam Caccioppoli on 06 878 7011 for a confidential discussion.Applications close 5pm 1 March 2024.Please note that we may commence interviewing suitable applicants immediately given the competitive nature of the talent market so please apply today.
