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HR Generalist

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High Street, Cornwall, England
Mid level
High Street, Cornwall, England
Mid level
The HR Generalist will provide hands-on HR support for DUAL New Zealand, managing employee relations, recruitment, performance management, learning and development programs, and providing HR guidance to leadership. This role emphasizes developing the employee experience in a dynamic, fast-growing business.
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  • Flexible work environment with a focus on work/life balance
  • Join a dynamic and forward-thinking business
  • Let’s work together to achieve shared success

About DUAL

DUAL New Zealand is a specialty lines underwriting agency focused on providing innovative insurance solutions in Liability, Cyber, Property, Motor and Speciality insurances. We’re a company committed to having fun at work while getting the job done. As a company we’re known in the industry as a group dedicated to giving back to the community by partnering with charitable groups and actively participating in fundraising events.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on HR professional who enjoys and has experience across all-things HR. As a key part of our Australia and New Zealand Human Resources and People Team, this role will provide on the ground HR support and guidance to our fast-growing New Zealand business. We are looking for someone who can quickly become invested in the business and its effervescent culture, including growing our employee experience and brand. Your passion and desire to understand the business, ability to think strategically and partner with people leaders, love of a challenge and the ability to thrive in an organisation which is constantly changing will ensure your success. 

This role will see responsibility for:

  • Partnering with our New Zealand People leaders to support and grow their teams
  • Providing day-to-day HR support on HR queries and initiatives
  • Supporting the Recruitment Officer with recruitment and contribution to employer branding initiatives specific to the New Zealand market
  • Performance management and providing advice, coaching and support to managers on employment related matters including complex and sensitive matters
  • Support of learning and development programs both new and existing
  • Administration and review of employee benefits
  • Employee on-boarding, changes and off-boarding and providing recommendations for process improvements
  • Completion of HR reporting and data analytics
  • Assisting the Head of HR & People in the end of year compensation process
  • Supporting the delivery of HR projects and initiatives that improve the employee experience
  • General HR tasks including managing employment agreements and changes

About You

As an HR all-rounder it’s essential that you have strong knowledge and experience within a similar HR role for at least 3 years. As this role is hands-on, with no task too small, you will need a high level of drive and energy as well as be adaptable and versatile to juggle multiple tasks. As the wider HR & People team are based in Sydney, Australia, you will be confident in working independently whilst also collaborating on and contributing to ANZ wide people programs, processes and initiatives, with this role more than just the day-to-day.

A high level of initiative and a proactive approach is crucial to success in this role along with the ability to develop and foster relationships with leaders and employees. You will have a sound understanding of New Zealand employment legislation and be confident in providing guidance and advice on employment relations and managing performance management processes and conversations. This role is perfect for someone with excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail whilst being balanced with a confident, friendly and approachable manner.

Salary and Benefits

At DUAL we value work/life balance, health and wellbeing, family and giving back, which is why our benefits are reflective of this. We provide employees with a competitive salary and benefits, which will be flexible and dependent on the successful candidate’s individual skills and experience.

How to Apply

Are you the right fit for this role and the DUAL Team? Tell us why in a short paragraph that you share along with your Resume to our HR Team.

Find out more

To find out more about DUAL Australia including who we are, what we’re up to and what we’re about, head to the DUAL Australia website or visit us on our LinkedIn page.

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