Workplace Relations Business Partner - Fisher & Paykel

Are you an experienced employment lawyer looking for an in-house role?

Would you like to be part of a successful global organisation?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Relations Business Partner to support and enable our people through the provision of employment legislation, frameworks and programmes which supports positive workplace relations. 

Ideally from an employment law background, you will Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for initiatives and practices which enhance the employment relationship.  You will provide advice to an experienced team of HR practitioners on legal obligations, from disciplinary procedures, performance improvement, absenteeism, grievances to change management.

Reporting to the Head of Workplace Relations, you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and facilitating training programmes for managers and the wider HR team
• Contributing to projects in various workstreams
• Striving for and driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Ensuring business compliance with company policies and employment legislation, including the identification and mitigation of risk and minimisation of financial, legal, and PR costs to the company

Your exceptional communication skills and ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships is the key to your success! You're a self-motivated, friendly team player with excellent project delivery skills. A critical thinker and keen problem solver, your proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders is a strength. 

You have:

• • 4 + years’ experience in either an; ER/IR role, legal role, solid HR background
  • NZ current practising certificate or employment law experience
  • Good business and commercial awareness and the ability to show application of this
  • Strong relationship building skills to enable you to partner successfully with our employees, leaders and colleagues at all levels
  • Experience working in a unionised environment

With 3500 + employees at our Highbrook – East Tamaki site, our business offers a rich experience in HR due to the global, growing & stable nature of our company. We are values driven and believe our people are our strength through originality of thought, innovation, care and doing the right thing.

Care takes many forms at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare – we care for our people, our customers, patients, our communities and the environment.  Our intention is to have good people who contribute the most they can over the long term and to create a positive lasting impact on society.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a better work-life balance, please apply today!