Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About the roleWe are looking for a passionate and driven HR Business Partner to join our team based in Blenheim or Auckland in a permanent full time opportunity. As a member of the larger HR team you will partner with the business in the development and delivery of people initiatives and organisational change across your portfolios. This is a pivotal role in the business, you will need to build strong relationships and enable a collaborative, empowering culture of highly engaged employees, agile leaders and diverse and inclusive teams across all functions of the business. As the stand-alone HR contact in New Zealand you will also need to have a good understanding of the Employment Relations ActSpecifically you will: Build strong relationship with leaders and employeesAdvise and coach leaders to drive employee engagement throughout the employee life cycleWork with leaders to plan and manage resources to meet business demand forecasts and support with attraction & retention of employeesLead projects which drive continuous improvement and efficiencies in HR related processes Promote cross collaboration and new ways of working across the business About youTo be successful in this role, you will work collaboratively in a team environment to develop positive and lasting professional relationships across a broad range of stakeholders by working to understand business drivers impacting their operations. You will enjoy working in an autonomous environment with tight deadlines and competing or changing priorities. The skills and experience best suited to this role: Experience in partnering with all levels of leaders, lifting their HR capability and supporting their operational business plans through best practice advice and guidanceSound knowledge of Employee Relations including case management, investigations and interpretation of legislation and negotiation of Collective AgreementsTertiary studies in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, Law or similar with previous industry experienceA flexible and curious approach to stakeholder engagement What's on OfferHere at Airbus we offer a holistic, competitive framework that recognises performance and rewards outcomes. This includes offering you meaningful benefits that support your health and wellbeing, your work life balance and your bank balance. Some of our benefits include: Flexible working could include options such as work from home, 9 day fortnights and flexible days - Let us know what flexibility means to you! Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers Generous parental leave entitlementsTravel discounts for flights, rental cars and accommodationFree onsite parking A commitment to your professional development through classroom and online learningValues driven leadership focussed on employee and customer experience Employee health plans & Employee Assistance Program We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and are continually striving to improve our gender balance. We welcome and encourage females to apply.If it sounds like a role for you apply now! Applications close 27 August Please note: Position may close prior to close date so don't delay apply now!Applications must include a resume & cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and be able to obtain and maintain defence site clearance and have the capacity to satisfy pre-employment medical screening which may include drug and alcohol testing.