HR Services Consultant

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Human Resources at the University of Auckland provides a diverse range of services, programmes and advice through a number of key strategic functions across the Service Divisions and Faculties. Our aim is to provide the best advice and stakeholder service possible.
**Job Description** The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi**

We have a fixed-term opportunity within our Human Resources team for an experienced and customer-focused HR Services Consultant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a large, fast-paced HR environment and contribute to the smooth delivery of key HR services across the University.

Reporting to the HR Services Team Leader, you will provide end-to-end transactional HR support across a range of employment processes. You’ll work closely with faculties and service divisions to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient service delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing employment variations, parental leave, secondments, and resignations
- Supporting onboarding processes, issuing employment agreements through HR systems
- Monitoring non-advertised recruitment and assisting with hiring-related queries
- Ensuring accurate data entry and liaison with Payroll for record accuracy
- Providing advice and informal training to staff on HR systems
- Identifying and contributing to continuous improvement initiative

This is a Band E role with a salary range from $62,400 to $70,000 full-time per annum rate.

For more information about the role, please view the position description.

**About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū**

You’ll join a large, diverse, and welcoming HR Services team. This group, made up of HR-IT, and Payroll, serves as a key first point of contact for HR-related queries. The team prides itself on its collaborative, inclusive culture and its dedication to excellent service delivery.

**Important Skills | Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake**

We are looking for individuals who:

- Have previous experience in HR administration or similar roles
- Are confident users of Microsoft Office and HR Systems such as WorkDay, SmartRecruiters, or similar HRIS/ATS tools
- Display excellent customer service skills and attention to detail
- Can manage high-volume processing and tight deadlines with ease
- Understand HR policies, compliance obligations, and employment legislation
- Communicate clearly and effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Hold a tertiary qualification in HR or a related field (preferred)

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 1st November 2025 to be considered.

**Additional Information**

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