HR Generalist, ANZ

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of colour and flavour. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we are better with you. 

Sensient Technologies New Zealand, is a fast growing business unit within the Sensient Flavours & Colours, Asia-Pacific Group. We provide quality food ingredients to our customers on a world-wide basis, and are highly successful through our attention to customer service, creative technological innovation and product quality.

We are seeking for a career-minded and results driven Human Resources Generalist to manage the HR operations of the Sensient New Zealand and Australia business. This individual will provide support in the areas of talent acquisition, on-boarding/off-boarding, HRIS, employee relations, training, and compensation and benefits. This exciting opportunity is 100% office at our Mt Wellington, New Zealand office!

What you will do: 

Employee Relations & Advisory 

• New Zealand and Australia Point of Contact: Act as the primary HR advisor for day-to-day queries, building professional relationships, consulting leaders on policies, and addressing staff concerns.
• Employee Relations Support: Partner with the HR Director to investigate, present solutions, and successfully resolve workplace grievances.

• Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding to offboarding) for all staff in Oceania. 

  
  

2. Talent Acquisition & Training 

• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Act as the local recruiter for open positions in the Oceania.
• Recruitment Coordination: Partner with the APAC HR Group Recruiter for key roles—handling job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.

• Compliance Training: Conduct and facilitate employee training on Code of Conduct, anti-bribery policies, and other assigned subjects. 

  
  

3. HR Operations & Systems Administration

• System Knowledge Base: Serve as the key user and primary knowledge holder for systems, including HRIS, Time & Attendance, Payroll, Recruiting, and L&D software. 
• Vendor Management: Process and manage third-party supplier invoices for HR, benefits, recruitment, and fleet management.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the regional APAC team to hit business performance goals and optimize overall operations. 

What you will bring:  

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources or a Business related discipline required  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Human Resources role required, with increasing level of responsibility in a manufacturing environment

• A “can-do” attitude and servant leadership mindset 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to connect with people at all levels of the organization and across different cultures 
• Excellent knowledge or ability to learn the local employment regulations 
• Ability to work full-time on-site in an office and manufacturing environment

What you will get: 

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
• Comprehensive and competitive remuneration package
• Plentiful career development opportunities at a company that gives you a platform to do amazing things
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
• The ability to work with amazing and dedicated people around the world

About Sensient 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colours, flavours, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colours, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.  

About Sensient Flavors:
Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in New Zealand without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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