Workplace Relations Advisor

Workplace Relations Advisor

Location: Highbrook Auckland (On-site)

Type: Permanent / Fulltime

Join a team of good people doinggood workwith like you who care to make a difference.

Were looking for skilled Workplace Relations Advisors to join our Workplace Relations team and play a key role in shaping fair consistent and legally sound people practice across our organisation.

This is a handson operational role where youll partner closely with WR Business Partners HR teams and leaders at all levels. Youll be the trusted expert they turn to when navigating complex employment mattersbalancing legal risk commercial realities and peoplecentred outcomes with confidence.

If you enjoy coaching managers through sensitive situations translating legislation into practical advice and influencing decisions that uphold both compliance and organisational values this role will suit you well.

What youll be doing

• Providing specialist workplace relations advice aligned with New Zealand employment legislation employment agreements and organisational policies
• Leading and managing endtoend employment relations cases ensuring robust fair and compliant processes
• Partnering with WR and HR Business Partners to support informed riskaware decisionmaking
• Coaching leaders through challenging people matters building their capability and confidence
• Identifying influencing and escalating decisions where legal procedural or valuesbased risks exist
• Maintaining accurate ER case records and contributing to ER reporting
• Supporting union relationships collective bargaining processes and the implementation of outcomes
• Staying current with emerging employment legislation and contributing to policy process and training updates
• Supporting the delivery of the organisations workplace relations strategy and legislative change initiatives

What youll bring

• A tertiary qualification in HR law or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• At least 3 years experience in an HR advisory HR generalist or ERfocused role
• Strong practical knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and ER processes
• Proven experience coaching and advising managers across different levels of an organisation
• Experience working with collective agreements and union relationships
• The ability to balance legal risk commercial considerations and peoplecentred outcomes

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here youll have the trust and support to generate ideas solve problems and do your best work while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

• Employee share purchase scheme
• Discretionary Bi-annual Profit share
• Generous Paid Parental Leave
• Life Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Active Social clubs & community groups
• In-house training programs from external providers
• Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking including EV charging stations
• Beautiful campus with green spaces
• Subsidised Cafés
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you apply today!

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