Senior HR Business Partner - Corporate & Commercial

Advises on HR policy and assists with implementation of HR procedures and processes. Works directly with the organization's leadership to develop and direct an HR agenda that closely supports the organizational goals.

Job Description

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.

Location(s)

Newmarket - Auckland

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.