HR Subject Matter Expert

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HR Subject Matter Expert

• Location: Kelburn
• Type: Contract
• Post Date: Thu Feb 15 00:58:59 2024
• Ref: 959

• Do you have experience in HR and have a passion for project support and process optimisation?
• Are you interested in a fixed-term, full-time position and looking for a role that specialises in recruitment and HR project support?
• Have you got an understanding of relevant legal requirements, compliance standards, and university policies related to HR practices?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a HR Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a fixed-term, full-time contract to join our HR team. This is a varied role supporting the wider HR team to improve recruitment systems, processes, and HR Technology system change.

In this role you will work collaboratively with members of the wider team, subject matter experts and other teams and business groups.

As our HR SME on the project, you will have the opportunity to:

• Identify inefficiencies and suggest enhancements to elevate Recruitment & HR processes.
• Implement solutions to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness within the scope of the project.
• Gather, interpret, and present data to drive business objectives.
• Provide recommendations and advocate for process changes.
• Assist in designing solutions, supporting user acceptance testing, soft launch, and adapting the solution smoothly.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

As the lead HR SME for our Recruitment Implementation Project, you're not only responsible for designing solutions but also for influencing the current and future landscape of recruitment innovation. Additionally, you'll provide support in project planning, requirements gathering, team leadership, and facilitating seamless stakeholder communication.

Key Requirements: 

• Demonstrated experience in HR, with a focus on recruitment project support and process optimization.
• Experience in identifying inefficiencies, suggesting enhancements, and possibly implementing solutions.
• Understanding of relevant legal requirements, compliance standards, and university policies related to HR practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and work with individuals at all levels.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

We are not just a team; we are a force of highly committed individuals pooling a diverse range of skills and experiences. Together, we embark on a mission to drive significant technological and process changes for the HR team and the entire University. Our ongoing workstream is set to revolutionise HR/Recruitment administration, elevating the integration of HR and Payroll systems with other business processes to new heights.

We like sharing ideas, and working in an open and collaborative style, but also like to own the delivery of our own workstreams. We offer you flexible working arrangements, and the ability to be involved in teams cross the University as our project work streams integrate with a range of areas and other projects underway in Digital Solutions, Finance and the Research Office.

This isn't just a job; it's a phenomenal opportunity to shape the future of a complex organisation. If you are someone with the vision and passion to contribute to transformative change, join us. Together, let's redefine the very fabric of how our University operates. Your journey to make a lasting impact begins here!

#ChangeMakers #InnovateWithUs #TransformativeOpportunity #OneTeam #HR

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 29 February 2024. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy:  If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Sanjay Arya ([email protected] ). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form . Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to [email protected] stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.

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