Human Resources Senior Advisor. Human Resources. Business Development and Corporate Services

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1 Position: Responsible to: Team: Service: Human Resources Senior Advisor Human Resource Manager Human Resources Business Development and Corporate Services PURPOSE OF THE ROLE As a Human Resource (HR) Senior Advisor your role will be to work alongside a group of managers/team leaders to provide high quality advice and support across a full range of HR areas including recruitment, retention, remuneration, performance management, employment relations and employment legislation. The position plays an important role in developing and guiding initiatives that align with the organisation s preferred culture and business transformation goals, including organisation and workforce development. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Human Resources Manager PRINCIPLES OF TUI ORA All staff members will understand and actively demonstrate through their everyday work and across all internal and external stakeholder interactions, the Ngā Ūara: Principles. Wairuatanga The expression of the intimate spiritual connection we have to our maunga, awa, moana marae, tūpuna and atua. It must be maintained and nourished to help achieve wellness. This is fundamental to the way in which we view the world. Kotahitanga The message of unity, oneness and harmony. This principle reflects the emerging spirit of sharing and embracing each other. Manaakitanga The nurturing of relationships. Encouraging us to rise above personal attitudes and feelings, respecting and creating self-worth in others, building unity through humility and the act of giving. Whanaungatanga The ability to form a connectedness with each other. To understand who we are and where we come from. A way of acknowledging our uniqueness and the strengths we bring with us. Tino Rangatiratanga Being and having control, oversight and responsibility of ones actions. Inspiring to a sense of self determination. Tikanga o Taranaki A guide to the way in which we unite as an organisation. Our responsibility of careship to ensure the attention we provide under the auspice of to tātou maunga. Senior Human Resources Advisor August 2016 Page 1 of 5

2 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES The following are the key principal accountabilities for the role. These accountabilities may change to reflect changes in the organisational goals and strategic focus. Principal Accountabilities 1. Human Resource and Employment Relations Advice Provide all HR and ER advice to enable Managers and Team Leaders to be effective in their roles. Provide advice and feedback to all staff as required. Work alongside Managers and Team Leaders providing support and advice on all HR functions with particular emphasis on: o recruitment, to attract the right talent for the vacancies; o retention, actions to retain positive and motivated staff contributing to the organisations success; o employment relations, to provide strategies and options for managing investigations, disciplinary hearings and capability issues; o employment legislation, to ensure human resource matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and organisational requirements. This includes providing guidance on when to seek legal advice as and when appropriate; o the performance and development review process, to build strong collaborative work cultures; o coaching managers and team leaders on how to get the people management part right; Be a point of contact for and respond promptly to HR queries and manage expectations. 2. Human Resource information and analytics Ensure that the right HR information is available and accessible for all employees at Tui Ora. Develop reports and provide analysis of HR information/trends for managers; Provide generalist advice to employees with regard to the terms and conditions of their employment; Work closely with the HR team to ensure a consistency of advice and interpretation of policies and procedures Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in collaboration with the HR team; Contribute to the annual remuneration review compensating and retaining high performing employees. Senior Human Resources Advisor August 2016 Page 2 of 5

3 3. Organisation and Workforce Development Contribute fully to organisation development strategies and interventions that are focused on building and developing the culture at Tui Ora Identify opportunities for improvement in the people management practices within the organisation; Work closely with Managers identifying areas for development within their function; Assist in the implementation of the organisational development programmes and change management strategies, processes and interventions; Identify initiatives which foster a high performance culture, where learning, continuous improvement and diversity are the norm; Provide effective change leadership that is focussed on shaping the organisation in a positive way and provide advice on change management opportunities; Lead specific organisation development initiatives; Co-ordinate workforce continuing education programmes as needed, including: program design and development; scheduling; hiring of trainers; program and trainer evaluation; and other duties associated with program delivery. 4. Projects Participate and provide HR advice for projects as and when requested; Provide feedback to HR team members as appropriate. Senior Human Resources Advisor August 2016 Page 3 of 5

4 COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS Critical competencies for the role Adhering to principles and values Applying expertise and technology Working with People Writing and Reporting Relating and networking Creating and innovating Delivering results and meeting customer expectations Adapting and responding to change Upholds ethics and values. Demonstrates integrity. Promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams. Encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment. Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise. Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development. Shares expertise and knowledge with others. Uses technology to achieve work objectives. Demonstrates appropriate physical coordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity. Demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions. Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well. Writes convincingly; writes clearly, succinctly and correctly; avoids the unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language; writes in a well-structured and logical way; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience. Establishes good relationships with customers and staff. Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation. Relates well to people at all levels. Manages conflict. Uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others. Produces new ideas, approaches or insights. Creates innovative products or designs. Produces a range of solutions to problems. Seeks opportunities for organisational improvement. Devises effective change initiatives Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction. Sets high standards for quality and quantity. Monitors and maintains quality and productivity. Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way. Consistently achieves project goals. Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; shows an interest in new experiences. Senior Human Resources Advisor August 2016 Page 4 of 5

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Person Specification Human Resource, Business and/or health administration or other relevant qualification preferred Full, clean NZ Driver Licence. Skill and Experience Role specific: At least eight-ten years HR Advisor experience working within an HR team, and ready to step up to a more senior position; Experience in organisation development particulary around change mangement and developing organisational culture Well-developed written and oral communication skills; A working knowledge of Human Resources Management System (People Inc) is preferred; Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team; Excellent organisation skills and able to take responsibility for completion of tasks; Strong work ethic, demonstration by a high level of integrity, reliability, efficiency and selfmanagement; Fast learner with excellent attention to detail; Able to handle sensitive and confidential information; Able to demonstrate practical understanding of the aspirations and challenges facing Māori communities; Experience in applying Tikanga Māori as it applies in the role is desirable. APPROVED Authorised signature: Name: Position: Date: Staff Member s signature Name: Position: Date: Senior Human Resources Advisor August 2016 Page 5 of 5