People Services Advisor HELP Auckland location Auckland. $36 – $40 per hour.

HELP has been providing Aucklanders with specialist sexual abuse support services since 1982. We support those who have been impacted by abuse, to reclaim their rights to enjoy their lives.

Based in Mount Eden, we employ around 60 staff to deliver a range of services including a 24/7 HELPline counselling, support through police interviews, medical and court processes, face to face therapy, psycho-education for preschool children and their families, fundraising and training in the community.

The role this is a 20- hours per week permanent role in which you will be responsible for providing generalist HR advice and support across the organisation including coordinating our HR processes, overseeing personnel records, documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and audits.  One of your key areas of focus will be to review our existing people processes and to help us to transition to a more efficient centralised HR function.

Your work will be varied, and you will be joining a team who are motivated to change and find better and more efficient ways to support and manage our team. This role is supported by a Training and Recruitment Co-ordinator.

Ideally, you’ll have all or some of the following 4-7 years relevant experience in an HR generalist role, ideally with some exposure to supporting systems, processes and policies across an organisation.  A relevant tertiary or similar qualification. A proven track record in developing effective relationships at all levels and the ability and confidence to have courageous conversations when required.

Experience influencing and coaching managers to enhance the overall capability in HR practice. A good working knowledge of employment law, employment relations and HR best practice. A reputation for being a highly motivated self-starter. Effective inter-cultural communication skills. A genuine interest in social causes and alignment to HELP’s vision and values.

What can we offer you the opportunity to use your skills and make a difference to the agency. A values-based work culture which extends to the ways that we run the organisation, with an inclusive culture with a firm belief in consultative, shared decision-making. Committed, highly capable and engaged colleagues who you will get to know well through this role.

Flexibility to work from home for part of the week, along with flexible hours and free car parking. Close-down over the Christmas and New Year period. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference, we would love to hear from you. Please include a cover letter confirming why you’re interested in this role or working for HELP.