When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes. Employee Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave Medical Insurance Free car parking Lyttelton based with harbour views Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving organisational change and fostering positive workplace relationships? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you here at the Lyttelton Port Company (LPC). About the role As a People Business Partner reporting to our Senior People Business Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in aligning our People and Capability strategy with LPC's strategic direction. Your primary objectives will be to foster key stakeholder relationships, challenge the status quo, and provide well informed advice that builds trust across the business. You'll support the full range of people service delivery whilst driving continuous improvement. About you You'll be responsible for partnering with nominated business units to provide generalist HR support, as well as provide guidance on employment relations and all aspects of the employee life cycle. You will support the negotiation of Collective Employment Agreements in an interest-based manner and assist in organisational development activities and new initiatives. You will be joining a fun, tight-knit and high-performing People and Capability team and will bring a great sense of humour along with your knowledge and experience. Skills and Experience Previous experience in a business partner role Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or relevant experience in similar roles Proven success in supporting change and driving continuous improvement Ability to collaborate with leaders, employees, unions and other stakeholders Sound expertise in HR strategies and New Zealand employment legislation Ability to use sound People/HR expertise to generate, evaluate and act on strategic options and opportunities In-depth experience in Employment Relations, in particular investigations Previous experience working in a unionised environment would be desirable The People and Capability team are looking for someone who can come in and hit the ground running, with support from the whole team. If you are ready for a change in your HR career and to contribute to our dynamic organisation, we look forward to hearing from you! 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. Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement Apply for this role If you're up for the challenge, hit the apply button now. Applications close: Friday 10 th May 5pm . Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closed date. This means we reserve the right to close a job advert before the advertised close date. Job level(s) Experienced (1-5 years), Experienced (6+ years) #J-18808-Ljbffr
