The Human Resources Institute of New Zealand

HR Advisor / People Wrangler

Description of Organisation

Vend is a hot tech startup that is experiencing phenomenal growth - going from 4 to 25 people in just over 12 months. We build retail web-based point of sale and inventory management that retailers love to use.

Our Auckland office space is top floor, central Parnell. It is all glass and open, and shiny with views over the harbour and Auckland domain. We don't do cubicles, just plenty of space, whiteboards and meetings rooms.

Our SoMa office in San Francisco is located in the middle of the SF tech scene, just a (Biz) stone's throw from Twitter

We want you to be at the top of your game. You can wear whatever clothing you like, start work late in the morning, and play foosball or video games whenever you need a break

Description of Position

We need a part time HR Advisor who will also take some responsibility around Office Admin (and potentially lots of other stuff too). This role will involve about 20 hours per week, hours and days are negotiable but ideally we would like to see your face in the office somewhere between 10am - 3pm at least four days a week.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Put in place an HR structure that is appropriate for a tech startup, around recruitment and selection, induction, appraisals, performance, induction, remuneration.......you get the idea, pretty much the whole lot :-)

Coach managers on how to get the most out of their people and how to use the systems you have just set up.

Take care of the administrative side of HR such as administering the HRIS and employment agreements.

Anything HR related will be your responsibility.

Behavioural Competencies

We need someone who has absolutely superb communication skills - written, verbal, non verbal, etc, with a proven track record of innovation.

We want someone who doesn’t wait to be told to do something - initiative should be your middle name. Obviously you will need to be a great team player and because there's not much hierarchy here at Vend, its best if you can work well in a flat management structure.

You will need to show us that in the past you have delivered on stuff, whilst managing to maintain a balance between work and the other important things in life. And finally because none of us would have jobs without the customer, a total customer focus is essential.

Technical Competencies

Ideally you should have 2-3 years generalist HR experience within similar-ish (or at least small) company.

At Vend culture is the number one priority so if you have worked in a very culture driven company and understand the benefits that a good culture can bring and how to help cultivate one that would be a benefit.

You will need to have a good knowledge of how to set up, maintain and roll out HR systems, plus have a proven capacity at coaching managers on HR best practice.

Educational Qualification

A qualification could be tip the balance in your favour but experience, cultural fit and a go-getter attitude are more important to us.

Remuneration and Benefits

Remuneration to be negotiated.

Benefits include working in one of NZ's hottest tech start-ups and of course having a guiding hand in setting up its HR systems. Its a great opportunity to grow with the company. You will find our office an awesome place to work, with lolly jar, pool table and drinks fridge all at your disposal.