Harvey Norman People Operations team has a fantastic opportunity for an up-and-coming Human Resources Professional! Located at our Head Office in Manukau, this is a 6 month fixed-term, full time role working Monday to Friday.

We are on the hunt for a Human Resources Administrator with a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills

We provide you with real growth opportunities and we have plenty of examples of significant growth in our business; Harvey Norman is proud to boast that all our General Managers have been promoted internally! 

Some of the key tasks you will be doing include: 

• HR Support & Administration: Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries via email and phone. Manage employee lifecycle changes, including long service leave and employment variations, while maintaining accurate HR systems and records.
• Reporting & Coordination: Prepare accurate and timely HR reports (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc) and collaborate with Payroll and other stakeholders as needed.
• Work with the Recruitment Advisor to ensure a smooth hiring process, supporting hiring managers and delivering a positive candidate experience.
• Manage job postings, candidate follow-ups, and advert closures.
• Provide basic system support, including troubleshooting and password resets.

As this is an entry level position, perfect for a graduate or retail professional looking to take the next step in their career, the main attributes we are looking for are:

• Genuinely enjoy administrative tasks
• Organisation skills, you will have many tasks to juggle and prioritize
• Adaptable, in the world of HR there is always something new to do and plenty to learn, you must be able to cope with change to be successful in this role
• High attention to detail and ability to keep information confidential
• Ability to talk to people from all walks of life as you will be working with everyone from frontline Team Members to Store Managers and General Managers.
• An open mind to learn!

Our staff are what make our brand amazing and over the last 20 years have built our business into a one of NZ’s leading retailers. Working for a household name does come with its advantages, to name a few:

• Knowing you work for an established, successful and stable employer
• Long-term career progression
• Employee benefits such as discounted; gym membership, eye care, dental care and banking products. As well as EAP Services and long service recognition.
• Staff discounts on our amazing product
• Mentoring from the HR Advisors and One-on-One coaching with the HR & Safety Manager

This role is full of opportunities and could be the beginning of your career story or the chance to make a career change. Harvey Norman offers comprehensive training and induction to the company and are looking for someone with the right attitude and team fit.