HR Business Partner

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand NZ Steel Full time

New Zealand Steel, a wholly owned subsidiary of BlueScope, manufactures and markets a range of flat rolled steel products for the building, construction, manufacturing and agricultural sectors.

You may know us for our flagship COLORSTEEL brand.

About the role
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our team as an HR Business Partner for a 10-month fixed term contract to cover parental leave (May February Based at our Steel Mill in Glenbrook and reporting to the General Manager People, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of key people strategies and initiatives that support the achievement of New Zealand Steel's commercial success.


This role will ideally suit someone who has well-rounded knowledge and significant experience as an HR professional and is familiar with employee relations, recruitment, workplace investigations, performance management, and providing specialist HR advice, support and information to business leaders on people related matters as well as leadership coaching and development.

Experience working in large organisations in the areas of manufacturing, construction, heavy industry or a unionised workforce is advantageous.

Key role responsibilities include:

  • Providing endtoend HR generalist support to an operationsfocused portfolio with a strong emphasis on employment relations, industrial relations and performance management
  • Support the implementation of an HR strategy that promotes positive workplace relations with our people and their representative unions, and supports the business to deliver its strategic objectives
  • Support business leaders through change management and consultation processes
  • Provide daily support to leaders on a range of complex peopleissues
  • Build employee and organisational capability, identifying and supporting the creation of appropriate development opportunities as well as opportunities to attract key talent where appropriate
  • Support annual processes including performance, salary and incentive reviews as well as talent identification and succession planning.

What you will bring to the role


You will need to be someone who enjoys a challenge and has a proven track record of developing trusted cross-functional relationships at all levels.

Structured in your approach but able to handle multiple and competing priorities, your proven natural commercial acumen to deliver business results will be some of the keys to your success in this role.


In addition, we are looking for people who can demonstrate the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR or other relevant tertiary qualification
  • 5+ years' experience in a HR generalist advisory role
  • 3+ years' experience in a role managing complex ER/IR matters
  • Demonstrate a passion for helping our business leaders achieve their business objectives
  • High initiative and tenacity
  • Pragmatic approach to problem solving and strong analytical skills
  • Strong influencing and interpersonal communication skills.


We embrace all aspects of diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects our people and community.

Connect with us today if you want to join a strong People team and an innovative and progressive business.

What we can offer


Being part of the BlueScope brand makes us a strong and successful global company offering connections throughout the world and providing access to resources and tools from the wider business.

We believe our people are our strength and embrace diversity and inclusion as we aim to have the right people in the right roles to move us into the future.


We have opportunities for learning and development, unique work location, onsite medical centre, free parking, an excellent remuneration package and a supportive team environment.

Does this sound like the next step in your career? Click 'Apply' now

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