HR Advisor - King Street

About the Role and Team

The HR Advisor will be based at the King Street site in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, supporting leaders and employees to foster a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment. Collaborating closely with the Senior HR Business Partner, Payroll, and Global Business Services (GBS), this role contributes to delivering strong HR foundations and a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for daily HR inquiries, delivering timely and practical guidance.
• Coach managers and staff on applying HR policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Assist with employee-related processes including performance management, managing sickness absences, disciplinary issues, and grievances.
• Conduct site HR inductions to ensure smooth onboarding for new hires.
• Collaborate with Payroll to maintain accurate Kronos work codes and schedules, and address leave and payroll concerns, escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Work alongside GBS to manage employee lifecycle tasks, such as new hire setup and contract drafting and management.
• Support benefits administration and promptly resolve any HR, Payroll, or GBS related matters with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Promote and embody Kraft Heinz’s core values while contributing to the company-wide and site-specific vision.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong confidentiality and discretion.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A positive and pragmatic attitude, with the confidence to engage effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Workday or other HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Experience supporting employee relations processes such as performance, absence management, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures in a supported capacity.

What This Role Offers

• An active HR generalist position with a broad scope across the employee lifecycle.
• Strong collaboration and mentorship opportunities with the Senior HR Business Partner and extended HR team.
• Exposure to global HR operations and shared services, enhancing comprehensive end-to-end HR skills.
• Career advancement prospects within a values-centered, internationally recognized FMCG company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kraft Heinz is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented ethnic minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, as well as diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.