Your Impact

This is a 6-month contract role, covering parental leave. Please note, this role is required to work across both our Parnell Head Office and Papakura Supply Chain sites.

The HR Business Partner will be responsible for leading People initiatives across our NZ business, embedding the Asahi culture, people practices and processes, and building capability to drive our business performance. Partnering with key stakeholders across the total NZ business (including Commercial, Supply Chain and support functions), this role manages a diverse portfolio and is pivotal in driving a consistent employee experience for our people.

This role will also partner and collaborate closely with the broader People & Corporate Affairs team, to roll out key activities and initiatives, leverage best practice and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the HR driver and coach to leadership teams in leading, managing and supporting their teams to deliver the business strategy
• Be accountable for communicating, implementing, and embedding core HR policies and processes
• Coach and support managers on the delivery of cyclical People processes, including performance, talent, development, engagement and remuneration activities  
• Work with the broader HR team to translate regional and local change initiatives and capability strategies into an implementation plan for the business
• Guide leaders through managing ER processes and general employment matters

About You

Looking for an individual with strong business partnering experience and an ability to work autonomously. A proactive approach to their work and adept at navigating complexity and solving business problems.

• Experience in a generalist HR, Employment Relations or Business Partnering role, within a medium/large organization
• Strong communication, engagement and interpersonal skills – delivering impactful messages and influencing outcomes
• Experience in aligning structure, process and routines to implement and anchor changes
• Strong understanding of NZ employment legislation
• Strong ability to build relationships quickly, and able to coach and influence across all levels of the business

Why Asahi Beverages? 

Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton’s Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on.  There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on! 

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work – we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility. 

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.