HR Business Partner

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent the world over. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world. DHL is the global market leader in the logistics and supply chain industry, specialising in providing innovative and customised solutions.

A very much sought after opportunity has arisen to join DHL Supply Chain New Zealand as a HR Business Partner.  This is an exciting and dynamic role that is part of a team of talented and dedicated business partners responsible for the delivery of best in class HR services to the business.  A key focus of the role is to ensure the services provided enable the business to perform at its best. Equally important will be continuing to develop and grow yourself as well as supporting the growth and development of your fellow team members.

Do you have a passion to engage with all stakeholders in both employment and industrial relations?  The team requires an individual who is driven to learn, develop and build their career within a fast-moving multi-national organisation.

Partnering with the Director of Operation’s and their Leadership team at our large Highbrook site, you will be supported by the National HR Manager and a talented HR Team and will be responsible for helping shape and deliver the HR agenda that closely supports the overall strategy for the Highbrook operation.

Working with General Managers and Operational managers, front line leaders, employee representatives, and logistics employees within DHL Supply Chain at Highbrook, in a true HR generalist role, you will be providing high quality support and advice on all people related challenges and opportunities. You will have experience working in a unionised workplace and feel comfortable in this environment.

Additionally, this position is also provided with the opportunity to lead and manage general HR projects across all the DHL Supply Chain NZ Business.

We’re looking for somebody who has:

• A minimum of three years Senior HR Advisor/HRBP experience coupled with a tertiary qualification in HR
• A sound working knowledge of NZ employment law
• Excellent relationship management and customer service skills. There is a strong emphasis on providing a high level of internal customer support so you’ll need to thrive in a fast paced environment where we work at pace, to tight deadlines, while maintaining high standards
• The ability to partner and influence others at a Senior level
• Previous experience working in highly unionised operational environment
• Strong employment relations experience
• Mature approach, discretion, and sound judgement
• Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and training skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a close team
• And most importantly – team fit is key.. We have a culture focused around working hard to get great results for our internal customers, helping each other out, peer reviews are common place to ensure we have complete and robust outcomes – especially around ER/IR matters, we are a friendly team who are respectful and like to have a few laughs along the way too. While we need to be politically astute in our roles the team prides itself on not getting political.

This position will spend time between our sites, mostly at Highbrook, however also at our Airport sites, so you will need a driver’s license and the flexibility to work across our South Auckland sites. We also operate with a flexible approach within our team to support each other’s portfolios and sites.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Grow as much as you want to grow – with a variety of learning opportunities, and access to one of the most innovative and comprehensive “Certified Supply Chain Specialist” training programmes in the world
• Attractive salary, Monday to Friday role
• Employee Assistance Programme available
• Birthday Leave
• PERKS employee benefits programme which includes discounts off fuel, grocery and retail
• You’ll be part of a highly engaged diverse team of passionate people and experiences
• Access to a fast moving and innovative supply chain technology
• Work for a company who is committed to Living Responsibility which means not only adhering to ethical standards and norms but also social commitment and responsibility towards the environment
• Opportunity to participate in initiatives such as our Women's Network and World Environment Day
• A supportive work environment where excellent work is rewarded.
• A great opportunity to make your mark in a growing and essential industry, DHL Supply Chain offers amazing career development (both locally and globally)

If you are looking to join a dynamic, innovative and fun team while at the same expanding your experience by working for a large global company this may be the role for you. 

As we are looking to move quickly with our recruitment process we will only be considering applications from candidates that are available for immediate interview and that already have in place their legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.