Senior HR Advisor

Senior Human Resources Advisor  

Position Description

Airedale Property Trust (APT) is a property investment, management and development trust affiliated with the Methodist Church (MMN) of New Zealand.  Together, the Three Trusts (MMN, APT and Lifewise) hold and manage directly a portfolio of social housing, retirement villages, retail and residential properties.

The purpose of this position is to provide quality and effective human resources advice, coaching and support in the areas of employment relations, workforce planning, performance management and training and development, in line with The Three Trusts policies and values, statutory requirements and best HR practice, to meet the needs of internal customers and stakeholders.

Your work will include building management capability in HR practice to minimise employment relations risk, prioritise workforce requirements and proactively, and effectively, address people issues.

Project work will be undertaken in line with the HR Plan and strategy of the organisation as directed by the General Manager Human Resources.

The Airedale Property Trust, provides Shared Services across Airedale Property Trust, The Lifewise Trust and Methodist Mission Northern.

THREE TRUST VALUES

Compassion Arohanui

Courage Maia

Respect Whakaute

Integrity Ngakau Pono

WHO YOU REPORT TO

·         General Manager Human Resources, Airedale Property Trust

WHO REPORTS TO ME

·         Nil

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

·         HR Team                           

·         Head of Mission                             

·         Chief Executives                

·         Service Managers                

·         Team Leaders                                

·         Shared Services Teams

·         All staff      

External

·         Recruitment Consultants

·         Unions

·         Other Service Providers

·         External agencies as appropriate

LEVEL OF DELEGATION

As stated in the The Three Trusts Policy on Delegated Authorities

KEY RESULT AREAS

The position of the Senior Human Resources Advisor encompasses the following major functions of Key Result Areas:

·         Provide effective, efficient and professional Human Resources support, advice and coaching to Managers across the Three Trusts to minimise employment relations risks and proactively address people issues

·         Assist and support the delivery of HR strategy, planning, projects and orientations

·         Ensure compliance with health and safety and the active development and promotion of a healthy work environment

·         Management of Change

·         Organisational Responsibilities

The requirement in the above Key Result Areas are broadly identified below.

Position holder is accountable for:

Key Result Area 1: Provide effective, efficient and professional Human Resources support, advice and coaching to Managers across the Three Trusts to minimise employment relations risks and proactively address people issues

Position holder is successful when they:

• Provide practical operational support to managers in order to contribute to the effective provision of HR services.
• Provide guidance and support with grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings
• Ensure managers and staff are provided with appropriate and timely advice and intervention
• Work closely with HR colleagues to monitor, review and update policies in line with current legislation and best practice
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with managers in services
• Assist with staff recruitment and induction programmes and the development of these processes
• Updating and maintaining HR information systems
• Participate and lead in HR learning and development programmes for managers

Key Result Area 2: Assist and support the delivery of HR strategy, planning, projects and orientations

·         This may include, but not limited to, HR strategy and planning, corporate and service orientations and specific HR projects

Key Result Area 3: Ensure compliance with health and safety and the active development and promotion of a healthy work environment

·         Promotes a culture where health and safety is seen as integral to success through planning, delivery, monitoring and review of health and safety processes.

Key Result Area 4: Management of Change

·         Ensure effective management of change processes are implemented and contribute to the building of The Three Trusts organisational culture

Key Result Area 5: Organisational Responsibilities

·         Undertakes all organisational and administrative tasks/responsibilities required.

·         Demonstrates a proactive commitment to a safe working environment

·         Participates and contributes to projects and organisation initiatives as requested/agreed

• Undertake and accurately complete all organisational and administrative responsibilities, meeting specified standards and policies, within agreed timeframes and using property and equipment appropriately.

·         Active fulfils employee H&S responsibilities as per the The Trusts Health & Safety Policy

·         Understand the position of Māori as the tangata whenua. Commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and an openness to understanding the application of the articles of Te Tiriti in the context of The Lifewise Trust.

Note: The above performance standards are provided as a guide only. Performance measures will be discussed between the team member and manager as part of the performance planning and review process.

                       

PERSONSPECIFICATION

This section is designed to capture the expertise required for the role at the 100% fully effective level. This may be a combination of knowledge/experience, qualifications and the values and behaviours that are most important to this role.

Values, Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Values and Behaviours

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

·         Able to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels

·         Solutions-focused and customer-centric

·         Maintains confidentiality and privacy, with discretion in dealing with matters

·         Values open communication, teamwork and integrity and respect for others, supporting cultural inclusion

·         Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to create and execute strategies and plans

·         Ability to remain calm and composed while navigating through change or mediating conflict

·         Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

·         Attention to detail

·         Knowledge of New Zealand Employment Legislation, process and practices and experience of its application in an HR or general management environment

·         A specialist Diploma at ‘Under Graduate’ level in Human Resources or a related field

·         At least 5 years’ experience in applying human resource policy and processes to practice. This experience should include experience of providing advice to managers, dealing with matters involving payroll and interpreting employment agreements

·         Employment Relations experience including disciplinary processes and employee grievances.

·         Generalist knowledge of Human Resource and People Management