HR Advisor – Permanent Hybrid Role in Christchurch

About the role

The HR Advisor role is a permanent, hybrid position based in Christchurch with bi‑weekly travel to regional offices in Sheffield and Widnes. You will support a growing team of seven, helping managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and absence cases, and provide day‑to‑day performance management guidance.
• Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee issues in line with company policies and legislation.
• Support recruitment activities, conduct candidate interviews and assess cultural fit.
• Coordinate training and development initiatives, maintain training records and identify learning opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, support policy development and provide HR guidance.
• Maintain HR systems (CezanneHR), accurate employee data, payroll administration, pension reporting and benefits processes.
• Support the employee journey from onboarding through probation, development and engagement initiatives.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor or in a similar HR generalist role.
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Required skills

• CezanneHR (HRIS)