Human Resources Generalist

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused individual to support our Human Resources team in Wellington. As an Administrative Coordinator for HR, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of HR-related tasks and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a first point of contact for the People Hub, responding to queries and requests, and providing guidance based on self-service information and other resources.
  • Provide administrative and coordination support across a variety of HR tasks and teams.
  • Draft employment documentation and assist with the onboarding process.
  • Navigate payroll systems and ensure smooth processing.
  • Answer general HR queries from employees and provide outstanding customer service.
  • Maintain a high level of organisation and accuracy while juggling multiple tasks in a busy, customer-facing role.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience in an administrative or coordinator role, either in the public or private sector. Experience in HR is a bonus but not essential. You will possess strong customer service skills, the ability to manage competing priorities effectively, and excellent attention to detail.

You will also have a proactive, problem-solving attitude and strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that offers an exceptional opportunity to gain broad experience in HR, working on various functions and tasks.



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