Group HR Advisor
K G Richardson is a locally owned and operated business providing financial, people, and safety expertise to a group of vertically integrated companies including Niagara Sawmilling Company, McNeill, TNZ, and R. Richardson Development Ltd.
At K G Richardson, we are committed to being industry leaders while recognising and caring for the individuals that make up our team. Guided by our core values of Team, Integrity and Excellence, we foster a workplace where people communicate openly, support one another through challenges, celebrate success together, and embrace the diversity that strengthens us. We treat everyone with respect, honour our commitments, and do the right thing, while continuously striving to improve, innovate, and deliver industry-leading products and services. Above all, we are united by a shared purpose and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing, growth, and success of our people.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our People & Safety team. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys balancing strategic actions with day-to-day operational support across a diverse group of businesses.
Working closely with senior leaders and managers, you will provide trusted HR advice and guidance while taking ownership of key people initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence recruitment, employee engagement, retention, remuneration, and workforce planning across a growing group. From supporting senior recruitment processes and leading employee relations matters to implementing retention initiatives and driving continuous improvement across people systems, you will play a key role in shaping the employee experience.
This is a full-time role based at our head office in Kennington, Invercargill, with regular interaction across multiple business units and locations.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting senior and specialist recruitment processes.
- Providing employee relations advice and coaching leaders through a range of employment matters.
- Leading and supporting workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
- Supporting retention and employee engagement strategies.
- Reviewing HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Supporting remuneration reviews and talent mapping.
- Managing and continuously improving time and attendance systems and workforce planning activities
- Preparing HR reports to provide insights to support business decision-making.
- Contributing to HR projects, events, and improvement initiatives.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, or similar generalist HR role.
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Experience managing employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Proven recruitment experience, ideally including senior or specialist appointments.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to work with people at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- A high level of discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement.
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting people data.
Why join the K G Richardson team?
- Work across a diverse and growing group of businesses with a wide range of people and challenges.
- Partner directly with passionate leaders who value people, culture, and business success.
- We offer excellent remuneration and a loyalty programme where long service is rewarded and celebrated.
- Annual event functions for employees and their families.
- Exclusive scholarship programme available for employees’ children and grandchildren.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee experience, culture, and business performance.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative People & Safety team and can influence key initiatives that support our people and long-term business success.
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience in HR and your interest in this position. For any questions, contact Kat Paterson at kat.paterson@kgr.net.nz.
Applications must be submitted online. Only candidates currently residing in, and eligible to work in, New Zealand will be considered.
