HR Business Partner
Permanent / Full Time
A valued HR role that builds strong connections across the company and adds real value to its people first culture.
About SEIPP Construction
SEIPP Construction is an award-winning civil and infrastructure contractor with a nationwide footprint and a clear purpose: to make a difference. Known for technical excellence, strong client partnerships and doing things the right way, with integrity, collaboration and care, SEIPP deliver meaningful infrastructure outcomes that serve communities for the long term.
Their expertise spans complex civil projects and innovative delivery models, with a growing reputation for solution-focused, technically capable teams who embody a down-to-earth and humble culture. SEIPP invests in capability and culture alike, believing in leaving things, and people better than they found them.
Learn more at https://www.seipp.co.nz/
About the Role
This is a newly created position for a capable and practical generalist HR Business Partner to support SEIPP through a period of rapid growth and transformation. Based in Christchurch and reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, this is a hands-on, high trust role with genuine scope to make an impact.
You'll work closely with leaders and staff at every level from site teams through to senior management to embed practical, values aligned HR systems and processes. The focus is on keeping HR approachable and grounded, supporting everyday people matters with clarity and confidence, and building capability and consistency across the employee experience.
Key responsibilities include:
To thrive here, you'll be down to earth, quick thinking and able to relate easily to people from all walks of life. You'll be clear and concise when you need to be, won't shy away from tough conversations, and will earn respect by rolling up your sleeves and leading through action.
You'll also bring:
SEIPP isn't a faceless corporate. It's a values-led, people-focused company with a strong team ethos and a clear commitment to doing good work, in every sense. You'll be supported and trusted to do your job well, with opportunities to shape, build and grow alongside the business.
Based in the Christchurch office, this is a full-time role (40 hours, 8am-5pm). While the role is office based, SEIPP is family-friendly and open to individual requirements, with an understanding that life interruptions happen.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please don't delay in submitting your interest.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668 or by email at mel@bishopassociates.co.nz; or click the 'apply' button to express your interest in being considered for this great role.
SEIPP Construction is an award-winning civil and infrastructure contractor with a nationwide footprint and a clear purpose: to make a difference. Known for technical excellence, strong client partnerships and doing things the right way, with integrity, collaboration and care, SEIPP deliver meaningful infrastructure outcomes that serve communities for the long term.
Their expertise spans complex civil projects and innovative delivery models, with a growing reputation for solution-focused, technically capable teams who embody a down-to-earth and humble culture. SEIPP invests in capability and culture alike, believing in leaving things, and people better than they found them.
Learn more at https://www.seipp.co.nz/
About the Role
This is a newly created position for a capable and practical generalist HR Business Partner to support SEIPP through a period of rapid growth and transformation. Based in Christchurch and reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager, this is a hands-on, high trust role with genuine scope to make an impact.
You'll work closely with leaders and staff at every level from site teams through to senior management to embed practical, values aligned HR systems and processes. The focus is on keeping HR approachable and grounded, supporting everyday people matters with clarity and confidence, and building capability and consistency across the employee experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading recruitment and onboarding, including job design, advertising, interviews and induction.
- Providing practical HR guidance on day-to-day matters, including ER, performance and conduct.
- Building trusted relationships to support capability and engagement.
- Supporting fit for purpose HR processes and systems for a growing business.
- Facilitating L&D, wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
- Ensuring HR documentation and compliance remain current and people friendly.
- Contributing to performance review cycles, remuneration reviews and exit processes.
To thrive here, you'll be down to earth, quick thinking and able to relate easily to people from all walks of life. You'll be clear and concise when you need to be, won't shy away from tough conversations, and will earn respect by rolling up your sleeves and leading through action.
You'll also bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources (or related discipline).
- Broad generalist HR experience across recruitment, onboarding, performance, policy and employment relations.
- Strong knowledge of NZ employment law and the confidence to provide timely, practical advice.
- Experience facilitating inductions, training or workshops in an engaging and approachable way.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills, with a track record of partnering with managers to solve real business challenges.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or another fast-paced sector (preferred).
SEIPP isn't a faceless corporate. It's a values-led, people-focused company with a strong team ethos and a clear commitment to doing good work, in every sense. You'll be supported and trusted to do your job well, with opportunities to shape, build and grow alongside the business.
Based in the Christchurch office, this is a full-time role (40 hours, 8am-5pm). While the role is office based, SEIPP is family-friendly and open to individual requirements, with an understanding that life interruptions happen.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so please don't delay in submitting your interest.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668 or by email at mel@bishopassociates.co.nz; or click the 'apply' button to express your interest in being considered for this great role.
