Senior HR Advisor

Company Description

• Large-scale HR team: Learn from, collaborate and coach peers
• Partner with our regional leaders and team members across our store network
• Hybrid ways of working, discounts across our brands, free staff parking, onsite gym and café at our Northcote office

Are you passionate about people and keen on making a tangible impact within a dynamic retail environment? We're searching for a capable HR Advisor who thrives on building relationships, solving problems, and driving positive change.  In this role, you'll be more than just a point of contact; you'll be a vital part of a team that shapes the culture and success of TWG!

The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa’s iconic brands - The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming. Our purpose at The Warehouse Group (TWG) is ‘Helping Kiwis live better every day” and this guides how we show up every day.  We have recently embraced a brand-led model, ensuring we remain laser-focused on our customers and markets specific to them.  Retail is more competitive than ever, and we need to bring our A game!

Job Description

As a Senior Regional HR Business Partner you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service as the business partner to regional leaders across our store network. You will be relied on as the trusted advisor for your region to provide sound commercial and practical HR advice on a range of matters, such as employment relations, performance management, absence management, talent management, succession planning, engagement, change management and learning and development. You will also take the lead on brand-wide HR initiatives, and be a valuable sounding board and coach for Regional HRBPs.

Drawing on your toolkit of skills and experience you will:

• Build strong relationships with the Regional and Store Leadership and provide hands on support on a range of HR matters
• Ensure HR processes are delivered consistently within areas
• Ensure compliance with NZ employment legislation and company policies and procedures
• Lead and participate in HR projects
• Support the Regional HRBPs in your team with day to day problem solving and troubleshooting
• Assist the business in delivering strategies to build organisational performance and capability with their teams

Qualifications

We need individuals who are:

• Passionate about people with a knack for understanding their needs and motivations
• Natural and confident collaborators who can build trust and influence at a senior level 
• Problem solvers who bring creative solutions to the table
• Able to juggle multiple tasks without losing sight of the finer details
• Customer centric with a growth mindset 
• A passionate coach 
• A team player who thrives in a supportive team environment

Qualifications/experience:

• 4 to 6 years HR Advisor experience
• Previous high volume complex employment relations advisory experience
• Exposure to union bargaining is an advantage but not essential 
• Strong commercial and business acumen 

Additional Information

At TWG, we believe in giving people the opportunity to grow, develop and realise their career ambitions.

When you join us, we offer a range of benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career which include:

• Discounts across our brands
• Paid birthday day off for permanent team members
• Free parking at our Northshore support office
• We value collaboration & flexibility – embracing hybrid working – up to 2 days working from home per week
• Onsite gym and café at our Northcote support office
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members
• A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities

Are you ready to elevate your HR practice and grow your career across our well known family of Kiwi retail brands? Apply now and we look forward to talking!