We are seeking an experienced HR Professional who can bring their previous advisory skills and knowledge to support our managers to help drive our culture and the teams' success.This is a newly created role where you will be the sole Senior HR Advisor based up North. However, you will have a strong support network with the wider People and Culture team who are based in Christchurch. This is a pivotal role in our team, so having previous HR experience and an ability to communicate well in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment is a must. As we have multi-sites across Mangere and Pokeno, travel to both sites will be required to provide on-the-ground support.Main Responsibilities:Provide an HR and people-focused lens while guiding and supporting across the function.Provide accurate advice on HR activities and processes including performance management and disciplinary.Drive workforce planning and align HR strategies with business objectives.Partner with the HR Business Partner and the Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Provide support to the in-house recruitment services across the organisation for the full life cycle of the recruitment process.Support people leaders to enhance their strategic impact.Engage in general HR activities, fostering a strong, development-focused culture.This role is a great stepping stone for someone looking to expand their HR advisory skills in preparing for an HR Business Partnering role. If you are keen to work with a forward-thinking company where you will prioritise team development, stability, and cultural excellence, then we want to hear from you!Skills and Experience:To be considered for this role, you will require:Experience in the Employment Relations Act, Privacy Act, and other relevant employment legislation.Demonstrated knowledge of HR systems and processes.Strong communication skills including the ability to persuade and influence at all levels up to senior level to obtain optimal outcomes.Strong collaboration skills and a strategic mindset.Sound writing skills and the ability to write for specific audiences, and confident presentation and/or training delivery skills.A tertiary education in HR or related field is highly regarded in this role, as is previous HR and ER experience. There is significant learning and development within the role, with scope to increase responsibility over time.What's next? Apply now!Please click the Apply now link and ensure you include an up-to-date CV and cover letter summarising your abilities as requested above. We wish you the best of luck in your application.About Us – The Synlait Way:Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation on being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.You'll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you've been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table, so we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.What we offer:Click here to view all our benefits Synlait Employee Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr