ALS Looking for Senior HR Advisor at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role

We currently have a great opportunity for a self-motivated Senior Advisor to join our dynamic and supportive APAC HR team. This role will partner with our New Zealand businesses providing generalist HR services within our Food and Pharmaceutical, Environmental and Tribology Business Streams. We are proud to be one of New Zealand’s most dynamic commercial analytical testing laboratories. We serve clients across a diverse range of market sectors including honey, dairy, food production and research and environmental testing services. We leverage state of the art equipment to support our clients across New Zealand, Australia and from other Countries seeking our expert analysis.

The day to day

Partnering With Leaders In Different Business Streams Across New Zealand, You Will Provide Generalist Advice And Lead End To End People And Culture Activities Including

• Employee experience and engagement initiatives
• Coaching and development of people leaders
• Talent and performance management
• Employee relations and interpretation
• HR reporting and analytics

You will enjoy the full gamut or HR responsibilities, including ensuring employee related processes and systems are consistent and compliant with legislative requirements, and reflective of the organisation’s values and brand. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to regional HR projects and initiatives as part of the broader ALS HR team.

The Essentials

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources and/or Business.
• Strong continuous improvement and customer focus, recognising the importance of delivering great outcomes to internal and external customers.
• Proven advisory level experience in an NZ based generalist HR position.
• IR experience and ability to interpret industrial legislation, industrial instruments and Awards.
• Ability and confidence to work autonomously at all levels, supporting multiple sites and businesses.
• Ability to establish sound working relationships through strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence people at all levels of the business.
• Well organised, with an attention to detail, and an ability to manage competing priorities.
• Computer literacy, with skills in Microsoft office products.
• Ability to travel occasionally within NZ.

The benefits

Benefits

At ALS we believe that our team are what makes our business great. We offer a suite of benefits, including and not limited to:

• Flexibility in working hours and hybrid working options
• Supportive and fun HR team, friendly working environment with accessible management
• Regular optional team building social events.
• Primarily based at the picturesque Ruakura Research Centre campus, where we operate a modern laboratory, equipped with the latest in analytical technology. Walking distance to café’s such as Weave Eatery.
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing including access to Influenza Vaccinations and access to independent confidential EAP services
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career including Global project exposure and progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and skilled HR generalist to join a great local leadership team within a Global organisation, and contribute towards exciting projects and initiatives, making a real difference to the ALS experience and culture!

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.

We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Everyone matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in more than 60 countries across a wide range of industries, including environment, food and beverage, mining, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare and equipment reliability. Using state-of-the-art technologies and innovative methodologies, our dedicated international teams deliver the highest-quality testing services and personalised solutions supported by local expertise. We help our clients leverage the power of data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How To Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.