Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Canterbury NSW
Full time
21d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
Standalone HR Manager role with genuine ownership and autonomy
Direct access to decision makers and the ability to influence change
Lead apprenticeship, leadership development, and EVP initiatives
Supportive leadership team that will trust you to get on with the job
Perks
Standalone HR Manager role with genuine ownership and autonomy
Direct access to decision makers and the ability to influence change
Lead apprenticeship, leadership development, and EVP initiatives
Supportive leadership team that will trust you to get on with the job
Our client
Our client is one of the South Island's leading commercial building services contractors, delivering plumbing, mechanical, maintenance and specialist services across some of the region's largest and most complex construction projects.
Working across the South Island, their team has built a reputation for technical excellence, quality workmanship and long-standing client relationships.
The business employs more than 80 tradespeople and has been involved in significant projects across healthcare, hospitality, education, defence and commercial sectors.
As the organisation continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced HR Manager to strengthen their people practices, support leaders, and help create an engaging and high-performing workplace.
About the Role:
As a Generalist HR Manager, you will lead and support the HR function across a growing and diverse workforce.
This is a hands‐on autonomous position covering the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training, payroll, compliance, and offboarding.
Working closely with the Director and senior management team, you will provide practical advice, coaching,



and support that strengthens leadership capability and promotes positive outcomes for the business and its people.
You will play a key role in maintaining effective HR practices, supporting operational requirements, and driving continuous improvement across the employee experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding
Oversee payroll, HR administration, and employee records
Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation
Support leaders with employee relations, performance management, and people matters
Drive recruitment across the South Island, workforce planning, and talent retention initiatives
Maintain training, compliance, and competency programmes
Coordinate health and safety processes, including incident reporting, training requirements, and certification compliance
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrate experience in a Generalist HR leadership role
Possess strong knowledge of NZ employment legislation and HR best practice
Manage payroll and HRIS systems with accuracy and confidence
Develop practical HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities
Demonstrate an understanding of workplace health and safety requirements, compliance obligations, and employee wellbeing initiatives
Build trusted relationships across all levels of the business
Available to travel across the South Island two-four times per year
You will be joining a well‐established and highly respected South Island business with an outstanding reputation for quality, technical expertise, and project delivery.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established HR function, work closely with key decision‐makers, and make a genuine impact across a growing organisation.
Please note, only NZ Residents or Citizens will be considered for this permanent position.
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📌 Hr Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
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