People & Culture Business Partner – 12 months parental leave cover
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Provide both strategic and operational people and culture support to the General Managers of our hospitals, Senior Leadership teams, and leaders across the Group Operations portfolio, with a focus on cultivating a high-performance culture and fostering an engaged workforce. Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to align people strategies with business objectives, offering expert advice and guidance to drive organisational success.
Work alongside leaders to provide strategic insights on all people-related matters, contributing to decision-making by identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting the execution of key business initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s culture, promoting leadership development, and ensuring that our people practices create an environment of collaboration, engagement, and high performance. Your expertise will be essential in developing and implementing programs to attract, nurture, and retain top talent, while enhancing the overall employee experience. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a strategic impact on business outcomes through strong partnerships.
This role will commence early May 2025 and will be for a 12-month period.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Undergraduate or tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Psychology, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, with a solid understanding of the business and HR functions
- Expertise in managing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive work environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Curiosity and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Experience coaching managers and leaders on people management, performance issues, and leadership development.
- Experience supporting organisations through change initiatives, including restructuring, or culture shifts.
- Strong critical thinking skills to solve complex people and organisational issues. Experience in assessing business challenges and working on solutions aligned with long-term business goals.
- Ability to handle difficult conversations and resolve conflicts between teams or individuals.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
- Employee referral bonus scheme
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.
Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people.
We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.
If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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