Somerset is a NZ owned company that delivers the unprecedented levels of nutritional Vegetable produce in the New Zealand to their rapidly growing customer base. With commitment to high-quality, ethically sourced Vegetable Produce wants to contribute to a happy and healthier world. Somerset is bringing nature’s finest produce to the Consumer, with a vision to lead the way for New Zealand as global Vegetable producers.

The company now needs a Human Resource Manager to plan, organise, direct and coordinate the human resource and workplace relations activities.

Responsibilities

  • determining, implementing, monitoring, reviewing and evaluating human resource management strategies, policies and plans to meet business needs

  • advising and assisting other Managers in applying sound recruitment and selection practices, and appropriate induction, training and development programs

  • developing and implementing performance management systems to plan, appraise and improve individual and team performance

  • representing the organisation in negotiations with unions and employees to determine remuneration and other conditions of employment

  • developing and implementing occupational health and safety programs and equal employment opportunity programs, and ensuring compliance with related statutory requirements

  • overseeing the application of redundancy and other employee retrenchment policies

  • monitoring employment costs and productivity levels

  • may train and advise other Managers in personnel and workplace relations matters

Requirements

  • A Bachelor or higher qualification, or 5 years work experience in the fields relevant to management/commerce/human resource.

  • Expert knowledge working with Microsoft Office/Google applications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong knowledge in human resource management.

  • Strong knowledge in Inventory Control.

  • Having strong skills in policy making and reviewing.

Benefits of working at Somerset

  • Fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-growing environment

  • Vibrant team with strong values and a great culture

  • Dive into an organisation dealing in multiple, growing and exciting markets across the NZ

  • Work for an exceptional NZ family-owned company

Other Details: 

  • Work location: Hamilton

  • Number of vacancies: 1

  • Hourly rate: $32 to $45

  • Standard hours: 40 per week

  • Minimum hours: 30 per week

  • This is full-time and permanent position

If you are interested in joining a fast-paced growing team where you can help make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. Please also include a cover letter telling us who you are, what excites you about this role, and why you feel you may be the right fit!