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Employee Relations Manager - Napier

Location

Hawke's Bay

Date Posted

7 Sep 2012

Closing Date

1 Oct 2012

Contact:

Olwen Hyslop from Pan Pac Forest Products

Description of Organisation

Pan Pac Forest Products Limited is a fully integrated forestry company operating a Pulpmill, Sawmill and Drymill with value adding plant and is the largest forest manager and purchaser in Hawke’s Bay. Our operations are based at Whirinaki, just 16 Km north of Napier in the sunny Hawkes Bay

Description of Position

Challenge the status quo in both Employee Relations and Health and Safety to make a real difference to the performance, safety and wellbeing and of our people.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Reporting to the General Manager - HR and is responsible for implementation of an ER strategy which focusses on coaching and assisting managers to lead our people appropriately in a unionised industrial environment. The role is also integral to championing the broader long term goals and aspirations of Health and Safety throughout the business.

Behavioural Competencies

Since you will be pivotal in our relationships with unions you will be commercially savvy, an excellent negotiator and effective problem solver. You will be a trusted advisor to our managers and team leaders, assisting them to build productive employment relationships with our staff.

Technical Competencies

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ER management with demonstrable success in leading union negotiations
Solid experience working within a generalist HR role
A working knowledge ACC and WSMP standards
An understanding of complex unionised manufacturing environments

Educational Qualification

A tertiary qualification in human resources or related discipline
A diploma or similar level qualification in Health and Safety would be an advantage

Remuneration and Benefits

A six figure remuneration package is offered commensurate with experience. Assistance with relocation is also available if required

Applicant must have a legal right to work in NZ

Yes

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