HR Specialist - Timaru NZ

Position Title: HR Specialist - Timaru NZ
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Timaru
Requisition ID: 34708
Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them, we make them. In fact, we make 1 in 4 of the world's frozen potato products and if you have eaten fries this week, there is a good chance they were ours.
We are passionate about potatoes. But we're even more passionate about our People!
Are you ready to step up and make a bigger impact in your HR career?
We're looking for a driven HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders, and driving forward key people initiatives.
In this role, you'll work closely with leaders across the business, providing trusted guidance, navigating complex people matters, and helping shape a positive, high-performing culture. You'll play a hands-on role in supporting both managers and employees, ensuring people processes run smoothly and effectively.
We're a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values initiative, insight, and a genuine passion for people. If you're looking for a fresh challenge where you can stretch your skills, grow your influence, and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: This role is based fully on site at our Timaru facility, as in-person support is essential for our people and operations.
About the role:

• Advising and supporting managers and employees on a range of HR matters
• Helping to attract and onboard great people to join our team
• Leading and contributing to initiatives that enhance engagement, culture, and wellbeing
• Supporting leadership capability, development planning, and succession conversations
• Assisting with employee relations cases and workplace issues, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes
• Contributing to diversity, inclusion, and retention strategies
• Providing on-site support to our team, with this role based fully at our Timaru site

About you:

• You bring solid HR experience and a strong understanding of core people practices
• You're confident advising managers, handling employee relations matters, and navigating day-to-day HR challenges
• You have a people-focused mindset and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• You're a strong communicator who builds trusted relationships across all levels
• You handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• You're comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and always looking for ways to improve how things are done

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Pioneering, innovative and dedicated development programs
• Family values workplace
• Attractive salary package
• Relocation assistance available

If you're looking to join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can deepen your HR expertise, grow your impact, and help shape a great employee experience - we'd love to hear from you.
I *We've got this! No external recruitment agency support is required at this time.
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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Human Resources
Division: ANZ
Department: Timaru HR
Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Timaru || NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Christchurch
Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited