Senior HR Business Partner - 12 month FTC
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- NZ$152.5K–NZ$170K
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- New Zealand
- Work type
- Hybrid
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At KPMG New Zealand, our purpose is to fuel the prosperity of all New Zealanders. We believe our people are at the heart of making that happen, and creating an environment where they can thrive, grow and do work that matters is fundamental to our success.
Our People & Inclusion team plays a critical role in bringing this ambition to life. Behind every great business decision, thriving team and successful leader is a people strategy that makes a difference.
The opportunity:
Due to an internal secondment, we're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Human Resources Business Partner on a 12 month fixed term contract.
This is a highly influential role offering the opportunity to partner directly with members of our National Executive Committee and senior leadership teams.
You'll combine strategic insight with practical HR expertise to deliver people solutions aligned to business priorities, while contributing to national initiatives that strengthen our culture, leadership capability and organisational effectiveness.
As a trusted partner, you'll provide thoughtful advice, challenge perspectives and help leaders navigate complex decisions with confidence.
What you'll bring to life:
Partner with executive leaders to shape people strategies that support business priorities and future growth.
Provide trusted advice, coaching and constructive challenge on complex organisational and people matters.
Influence key decisions relating to talent, succession, performance, engagement and leadership capability.
Navigate complex employment relations matters with confidence, empathy and sound commercial judgement.
Lead national People & Inclusion initiatives that enhance our employee experience and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
Mentor and develop HR Advisory colleagues, sharing your knowledge and building capability across the team.
Bring together expertise from across People & Inclusion to deliver practical, connected and impactful solutions.
What will help you thrive:
Proven experience in senior HR business partnering or strategic HR advisory role, ideally within a complex, fast-paced or professional services environment.
Strong commercial acumen and an understanding of how people strategy contributes to business success.
Confidence and credibility partnering with senior executives, with the ability to influence, challenge and build trusted relationships.
Sound knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and demonstrated experience navigating complex employment relations matters.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the judgement to balance people needs, business outcomes and organisational risk.
The ability to use people data and insights to inform decisions, identify opportunities and influence meaningful change.
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.
Life at KPMG
KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.
For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz.
For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at Jobs@kpmg.co.nz.
We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.
As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
— Opportunities for local and international secondments
— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
— A paid professional association membership of your choice
— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
