HR Business Partner

Auckland I $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annual I Temporary

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HR Business Partner

Location: Hybrid – In-office Mon, Tues, Thurs | WFH Wed & Fri
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)
Salary: Up to $135,000 + Kiwi saver
Start Date: Ideally before 18 July for handover

Additional Perks:
Phone Provided - For work and personal usage
Birthday leave
Wellbeing perks (fortnightly massages, snacks, team events)
Purpose-driven tech & health environment
Step into a high-impact HR role during a pivotal period We’re on the lookout for an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys being a true partner to the business. This 12-month maternity leave cover is your chance to make a real difference in a respected, purpose-led organisation at the intersection of technology and health. With their current HRBP going on leave mid-July, they are keen to bring someone on board beforehand for a seamless transition.

What You’ll Be Doing:

You’ll be the go-to for around 15–20 people managers, providing trusted advice across the full employee lifecycle. Key focus areas include:

People Partnering & Coaching: Guide managers through challenges and change. Help resolve issues early and foster positive outcomes.
Change Management: Lead nuanced processes around restructures, redeployment, and role changes—not just ticking boxes.
Employment Relations: Confidently manage ER cases and consultations with minimal hand-holding. Be a calm, knowledgeable sounding board.
Recruitment: Support the talent process when needed, from shortlisting to onboarding.
HR Process Support: Help steer salary reviews, headcount tracking, and market comparisons.
Culture Amp & Engagement: Own the employee experience—use tools like Culture Amp to run engagement surveys, 360s, and goal setting.
Hands-on Admin: Onboarding, approvals, and employee lifecycle tasks—no job too small when it supports a great culture.

Who are they looking for?

You will bring solid ER foundations and a calm, considered approach to chang, guiding others through complexity with confidence and care. A trusted partner at heart, you don’t just execute; you listen, add value, and build strong relationships along the way. You're proactive and self-assured, yet grounde, never above rolling up your sleeves to support the team. Whether you’ve led teams before or mentored others, you take pride in helping people grow and would welcome the chance to support our junior team member. With a background in the corporate or private sector, you balance professionalism with a warm, people-first mindset. And whether you're looking to step into a senior role or seeking more flexibility in your next move, you're ready to grow in a role that offers both challenge and balance.

How to Apply:

This is more than a cover role. With internal movement and organisational change in play, your work will be seen, appreciated, and impactful. If you would like to be taken into immediate consideration hit apply on this page or if your looking for further information contact me (Kirsty) on 09 869 6255.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.