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Senior HR Business Partner - Parental Leave Cover (Until Dec 2027)
About the role
We’re seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to join our ANZ People & Performance team, based in Newmarket, New Zealand, on a fixed-term contract to cover parental leave. In this role, you’ll partner with our Corporate and Commercial functions across ANZ, primarily supporting leaders at L3/L4 level, and help deliver functional strategy through pragmatic, people-focused solutions. You'll work closely with our Centres of Excellence (COEs) and broader HR team across the end-to-end people cycle (including succession, engagement, merit, AOP, and performance/OPR). The role also has one direct report (HRBP), currently based in Melbourne.
What you’ll be responsible for
Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into clear people priorities and action
Support delivery and governance of the people budget, partnering with SCF and HR Finance
Partner with the Employee Relations Lead to progress the ER/IR agenda, including bargaining activities across sites (as applicable)
Lead core talent and performance activities (performance, development, retention, succession)
Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, ways of working, leadership capability, and team effectiveness
Collaborate with COEs (TA, Reward, L&D) to deliver integrated solutions
Support delivery of key HR projects (change, engagement, capability, culture)
Use data to identify insights and opportunities, including building MPR packs and improving HR processes
What you’ll bring
Strong HR partnering experience in a complex, fast-paced organisation (typically 8–10 years in similar roles)
Confidence influencing and building relationships with leaders at multiple levels
Solid working knowledge across core HR practices (performance, employee relations, talent, learning, reward fundamentals)
Comfortable working with HR data and systems (HRIS), with strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to handle matters with discretion and confidentiality
What will help you succeed
FMCG or similarly complex matrix environment experience
Exposure to partnering with dispersed teams and/or multi-site organisations
Workday experience (or similar HRIS)
Knowledge of New Zealand employment legislation
Tertiary qualification in HR (or related discipline)
What we offer
A meaningful opportunity to make impact quickly in a senior HR partnering role
Exposure across ANZ Corporate and Commercial stakeholders
Support from an established HR team and specialist COEs
Flexible working arrangements in line with role and business needs
If you think you are up for the challenge that this role offers, then don’t hesitate to apply NOW!
Equal opportunity
Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All appointments are made in line with company policies, including Food Safety, Environmental, Health & Safety, and Ethics standards.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.