Head of People

4 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Starshipit Full time

Empowering retailers to deliver great shipping experiences is what we do

As a rapidly scaling SaaS company, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of People & Culture to lead all aspects of P&C.
- This is a full-time (40 hour/week) role, based in Auckland (flexible/hybrid)._

**The Role**

You will be responsible for the entire People & Culture function, balancing both strategic initiatives and operational tasks. You will play a key role in growing our teams and capabilities, driving company culture, and continuously improving our policies, processes and systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a highly collaborative, growing team.
- What success looks like_:

- Cultivate high-trust relationships with leaders across all levels, fostering open, collaborative communication.
- Lead strategic talent acquisition and workforce planning, develop efficient recruitment strategies, and ensure seamless onboarding experiences.
- Implement leadership development programmes, coach leaders, and champion performance management and succession planning.
- Guide leaders in feedback and formal procedures, lead investigations, and manage complex employment relations issues.
- Support leaders in driving and managing people-related change initiatives effectively.
- Provide core people insights & reporting to inform decisions and drive culture & engagement.
- Drive continuous improvement of P&C systems, policies & processes.
- Get stuck in Deliver on all core operational activities across the function
- Qualifications:_
- Proven experience in an HoD role, ideally within a fast-growing tech or SaaS environment.
- Strong track record in talent acquisition, development, and retention.
- Deep understanding of organisational culture and experience in driving cultural initiatives.
- Expertise in HR systems, processes, and compliance.
- Strategic thinker with the ability and willingness to execute operational tasks.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.

**Life at Starshipit**

Our people are what make us great, and our culture is something we're especially proud of. Not only are we diverse, but we're also inclusive which means our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valuable and reflected in how we interact with our partners, customers, and teams.
- We have got the _perks covered with:

- Additional days annual leave for long service
- Half day Fridays throughout the summer
- Fully subsidised private healthcare
- Paid parental leave
- Ongoing learning and development fund, with accelerated career growth
- While our HQ is in Auckland, we've been working flexibly and under a hybrid working style since day dot. Whatever works best for you, works for us.


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