People and Capability Manager

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Working closely with the Chief Operations Officer, you'll lead the development delivery of a people-focused operational strategy and oversee all aspects of human resource management across the organisation; building high-performing teams, strengthening leadership capability, and promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and wellbeing.What we're offering:

Meaningful goals - a truly community focused organisation
A voice of influence - an inclusive and collaborative team
Flexibility - up to two days working from home per week
Great remuneration - appropriately sized to reflect your responsibility and capability
Consistency - this is a Monday-Friday, Full time, Permanent position

What you'll do:

Create and develop a highly knowledgeable and skilled team.
Lead key HR functions to deliver an exceptional employee experience, including talent attraction, workforce planning, DEI, employment relations, and advisory support.
Stay ahead of employment law and HR trends to support a proactive, adaptable, and continuously improving organisation.
Provide expert guidance on employment relations, lead best-practice change processes, and support collective bargaining to uphold good faith and good employer principles.
Oversee payroll and remuneration, ensuring a robust, cost-effective framework with strong financial controls and accurate, compliant processing.

What You'll Bring:

Relevant qualification in Human Resources Management (or equivalent) with 5-10 years' senior HR leadership experience.
Proven experience leading HR, Health & Safety, and payroll teams with practical knowledge of HRIS systems and payroll processes.
Strong understanding of workplace health and safety and the supporting compliance systems.
Confident in reporting and presenting to executive teams and governance boards.
Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation, trends, and compliance requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communicator, committed to fostering safe, supportive, and fair workplaces.

Due to the preference for someone to get started ASAP, I will be reviewing applications regularly until we shortlist for the role.Therefore, no advert closing date applies. To avoid disappointment, apply now!The recruitment for this role is being managed by PN Personnel. For more information, please feel free to contact Charllotte Patterson on 06 280 2403.

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