HR Coordinator
Christchurch CBD | Full-time | Newly Created Role
 
Step into a hands-on HR Advisor role where you will build trusted relationships, support multiple business units, and help shape a growing HR function within one of New Zealand's most respected automotive groups.
 
About Miles Group  
 
Miles Group is one of New Zealand's most successful automotive groups, representing a wide portfolio of leading vehicle brands across the country. With a strong reputation for integrity, excellence, and customer focus, we are proud of our high-performing team and supportive culture that drives our success.  
 
The Opportunity  
 
This is a newly created HR Advisor position established to transition operational HR responsibilities into a dedicated HR function.
 
Reporting to a long-standing senior leader, you will work closely with leadership and managers across multiple dealerships and branches. The structure includes autonomous business units, so the role requires someone confident navigating different management styles and building trust across diverse teams.
 
This is a practical, process-driven position suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operational detail while providing sound, day-to-day HR advice.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple sites
• Prepare and manage employment agreements and employee documentation
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with NZ legislation
• Provide practical employment relations advice to managers
• Support policy implementation and consistent HR process application
• Assist with payroll integration and process alignment
• Contribute to building structure, consistency, and best practice across the Group

About You  
 
This role requires a confident HR professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their work. Variety is a constant, so the ability to manage competing priorities and operate without close supervision is essential, along with the judgment to know when guidance is required.
 
Key experience and capabilities include:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisory role
• Strong working knowledge of NZ employment legislation
• Experience managing HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build rapport across all levels of an organisation
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong Microsoft 365 capability
• A full, clean New Zealand Driver's Licence

Approachability, adaptability, and commercial awareness will be important in navigating multiple business units. The ability to identify issues constructively and make practical recommendations, while respecting established practices, will set the successful candidate apart.
 
Why Join Miles Group?  
 
Miles Group is genuinely committed to professional development and long-term career growth. As a trusted, family-owned organisation, it offers the stability of an established business alongside the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a growing HR function.
 
This role provides exposure to a broad range of HR activities across multiple sites, along with the chance to help shape processes and add real value as the function continues to evolve.
 
Benefits include subsidised parking, service discounts, access to training funds, and participation in active social and community initiatives that reflect the Group's strong people-first culture.
 
Apply Now  
 
If you are ready to bring your HR skills to a dynamic, people-focused role, we'd love to hear from you. 
 
Apply online or contact Heather Ewing on heather@bishopassociates.co.nz for a confidential discussion.