Mitre 10 is New Zealand's largest home improvement retailer, with 84 stores nationwide, all independently owned. As a cooperative, Mitre 10 fosters a strong commitment to supporting local communities while providing quality products through a national network of resources, infrastructure, and expertise. Life at Mitre 10 is dynamic and fast-paced, offering plenty of opportunities to grow in a business that values innovation and customer service. Mitre 10 Waiuku currently has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join its store as a HR People & Capability Manager . This role will provide a full range of Human Resources services while contributing to the overall success of the business by partnering strategically with senior leaders to plan and implement the people strategy across Mitre 10 Waiuku. You will be focused on building capability, talent and leadership to drive improved organisational effectiveness and business performance, providing expertise and guidance to the store management teams to understand and minimise risk in the areas of Human Resources and Health & Safety. What you'll deliver: Responsible for management of the full range of operational human resources activities for Mitre 10 Waiuku, including but not limited to accountability for health and safety, recruitment/selection, employment relations, training and development, and remuneration. Maintain a sound understanding of employment relations matters to effectively coach and assist with all employee relations activities to best practice, with a goal of preventing escalation of issues to personal grievance level. You'll be a trusted partner and adviser, supporting leaders to proactively resolve people issues early and pragmatically. Manage the Talent Management process, identifying high performance and individuals with potential to add greater value to the organisation. Work with senior leaders to create succession plans to promote the pipeline of talent (both emerging and current) to meet future business needs. Assist the Support Centre HR team in facilitating changes to improve, streamline and automate HR systems and processes in Mitre 10 Waiuku. Be a change champion, driving and supporting change at every scale through the business. Look for and influence change that will improve business performance, and act as a technical change SME to support leaders and teams through respectful change processes. About you: Solid understanding of NZ employment legislation and experience in ER issues. In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislative governances e.g. Holidays Act, Employment Relations Act, Health & Safety at Work Act, etc., and act in accordance with them. Minimum of three years' experience at a senior HR Generalist level, working in a similar industry or complex environment. Strong and effective communication skills, including listening. Apply lateral thinking, displaying an ability to identify a range of solutions. Manage any issues or discrepancies as they arise, reporting them and maintaining open communication channels. Ready to take the next step in your HR career? Apply now by clicking the link below and discover how you can make a lasting impact with Mitre 10 Waiuku! #J-18808-Ljbffr