Talent & HR Officer

Talent & HR Officer

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent & HR Officer to join our People & Safety team! In this role, you will deliver comprehensive HR and recruitment services, support a range of HR initiatives, and contribute to enhancing the employee experience. You will play a key role in recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, and ensuring data integrity across systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes, from role scoping to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to provide recruitment support and training.
• Facilitate the employee lifecycle by conducting onboarding and exit interviews and coordinating the distribution of welcome packs for new hires.
• Support the compliance, privacy and data security for all people data.
• Support HR systems and processes to ensure efficiency and integrity.
• Prepare and manage employment documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with NZ employment law and internal processes.
• Coordinate reward and recognition programs, including quarterly awards and milestone celebrations.
• Act as a key point of contact for HR queries for employees and managers, resolving queries and providing guidance.
• Assist in managing the company vehicle fleet.
• Support HR projects and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a focus on data integrity.
• Confident navigating HRIS, recruitment platforms, and other business systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Organized and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Could suit a graduate + 2 years’ experience.
• Experience in administration or HR-related roles is advantageous.
• Systems-savvy and adaptable to new tools and technologies.

About Us:

We are extremely proud of our company and values-driven culture, our focus on sustainability and making a positive impact on our community fit nicely together with our corporate cornerstones of being commercial, delivering results and engaging people. As a leader in the industrial products and specialist services market, we supply apparel, safety products, engineering and packaging solutions to our customers throughout New Zealand.

NZ Safety Blackwoods is all about taking care – taking care of our customers, our community and each other.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model + great company culture!
• Company incentive + shares!
• Great staff discounts on a wide variety of products
• Free on-site staff parking + career growth opportunities

Apply now and tell us how you would best contribute to the development of efficient, effective HR systems and practices!

NZ Safety Blackwoods promotes and adheres to the principles and practices of diversity. We are also very proud to be an official partner of KidsCan and a Mates In Construction Impact Premium Partner

This role has become vacant as our current team member embarks on her OE experience. Please see a message from her below:

“NZ Safety Blackwoods has significantly shaped my career in ways I never expected. Starting as a fixed-term team member, I’ve now progressed into my third role within the business. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of working with a leader and a business that have actively supported my career growth. From day one, I’ve been proud to be part of a team that encourages me to do my best every day. While I’m sad to move on, I’m deeply grateful for the opportunities I’ve had. I’m excited for the next person to step into this role and contribute to the team’s continued success!"

~ Erin Cran – Talent & HR Advisor