Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a non-traditional position? Are you looking to share your knowledge of collective employment agreements and New Zealand employment legislation? Would you like to join a company that is growing and has significant transformation and modernisation projects? The position will offer you variety, you will be surrounded by people who share their dedication to the region, take pride in what they do and are willing to work as a team. If you are looking for a change, this business partner role at LPC could be just what you're after. When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes. Employee Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave Superannuation Medical insurance and subsidised gym membership, eyecare Office outlook second to none Free car parking Be part of a journey of cultural transformation Strong pride and history within the workforce Significant transformation & modernisation projects across the business An organisation that is a critical service and a fundamental part of the local community About the role The vacancy has arisen as the current People Business Partner, who started his career at LPC as a graduate has decided to gain experience in a different industry. The People Business partner reports to the Senior People Business Partner and is a crucial link to our integrated approach to the full employee experience, employer relations, organisation development and wellbeing. As an experienced HR professional, you will be expected to work collaboratively and you will influence, motivate, and act as a trusted advisor to the respective business units. Key responsibilities include: To Partner with the nominated Business Units and to support the Senior Business Partner to provide a full range of generalist operational services and support across the employee lifecycle. Foster key stakeholder relationships whilst being able to challenge the status quo by providing honest, well-informed advice in a way that engenders the trust of one's peers and leaders throughout the business. Provide expertise and experience to achieve exceptional performance across the full range of the people service delivery portfolio. Implement and maintain exceptional customer services by providing people support. This includes design, implementation, and maintenance of 'best practice' human resources systems and policies. Drive the embedding of the LPC values and behaviours through initiatives which enhance diversity and inclusion and support the employee experience. Deliver business improvement frameworks and techniques for developing ongoing productivity / efficiency gains. Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a people business partner role in a heavily unionised environment is advantageous. Holds a tertiary qualification in a relevant field. Proven experience and success in supporting change and driving a continuous improvement culture. The ability to collaborate with leaders at all levels, employees, unions and other key stakeholders to ensure the continued improvement in people performance. The ability to use sound People / HR expertise to generate, evaluate and act on strategic options and opportunities. Integrates qualitative and quantitative information to draw accurate conclusions. Expertise in the effective negotiation of Collective Employment Agreements using an interest-based approach to bargaining. Knowledge of the New Zealand Employment legislation and regulations. About LPC We are Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), the largest Port in the South Island, committed to Leading the Way for our people and our region. With a focus firmly on the future, LPC is a vital link in both Canterbury and the South Island's supply chain. We are a company focused on our people and have a passion to strengthen our position as a key hub port in the global transport network. Simply put, we ensure the essential goods and services our region need are delivered every day. Who we are and what we're here to achieve: this is an exciting time to join LPC. Our purpose is to facilitate the sustainable trade for Canterbury, with sustainability and the safety of our people at the centre of everything we do. Pre-employment Tests LPC require all successful candidates to pass a Pre-employment Medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, and a Pre-employment ACC Check. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or have a New Zealand Resident Visa. Apply for this role If you're up for the challenge, hit the apply button now. Job level(s) Experienced (1-5 years), Experienced (6+ years) #J-18808-Ljbffr
