Head of Human Resources

3 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Randstad New Zealand Full time

We're on the lookout for a sophisticated, commercially-focused Head of Human Resources to lead the people function for a premier international professional services firm. We need a strategic thinker who can navigate the complexities of a high-performance environment and lead significant change programs.

  • Role Type: Permanent, Full-time.
  • Location: Auckland Central.
  • Flexibility: Modern hybrid working policy (3 days office, 2 days home).
  • Travel: Primarily domestic travel with occasional international requirements.

The Role
You will be the cornerstone of our New Zealand HR operations, providing strategic and operational support to the senior leadership team. You will step into a senior position focused on driving business performance through bespoke people strategies while overseeing the local execution of a significant digital systems evolution.

Working Within a Broader Regional Framework, You Will

  • Partner with executive leadership to design and facilitate people strategies that drive performance and shape the future of the firm.
  • Act as the local lead for the next phase of a major global HRIS rollout, managing local testing and go-live phases scheduled for 2026.
  • Set and drive the HR agenda, leading programs that support organisational redesign and a high-performance culture.
  • Manage workplace relations and address complex grievances, ensuring decisions are appropriately assessed against risk and NZ legislation.
  • Partner with Finance teams to deliver meaningful performance data and commercially sound metrics to the Board.
  • Drive leadership development through coaching and influence, while embedding a culture of safety and high engagement.

About You
We are looking for a professional with the polish required for a corporate environment and the capability to manage complex technical and cultural transformations.

  • To be successful in this role, you will be an accomplished senior leader with extensive experience heading an HR function within a complex, high-performing environment.
  • You will be a systems-savvy strategist who has successfully navigated large-scale HRIS implementations and possesses the ability to translate technical changes into seamless operational success.
  • With deep knowledge of the Employment Relations Act, Holidays Act, and broader NZ employment legislation, you will act as a trusted subject matter expert for the executive leadership team.
  • Furthermore, you will be a natural relationship builder with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive business-aligned outcomes using a sharp commercial mindset.
  • Degree qualified in HR or a related discipline.

If you are a resilient leader looking for a high-impact role that balances global reach with local autonomy, we want to hear from you

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Experience
10 years

Skills
HR Strategy & Planning,Organizational Design,Stakeholder Management,Commercial Acumen,Change Management

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in HR or a related discipline.

education

Bachelor Degree

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