Candidate Brief Delta Utility Services – People and Capability ...

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Candidate Brief Delta Utility Services – People and Capability Advisor

Date: 27th April 2022

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People and Capability Advisor – Support and Advise

⋅ Become an integral member of the Delta team ⋅ Drive business excellence through people ⋅ Take your opportunity to progress your HR career in a values-driven company!

About the company Delta is an infrastructure specialist providing a range of contracting services to local authority and private sector customers. They construct, manage, and maintain essential energy and environmental infrastructure largely in the South Island. Delta is invested in making a positive impact in the community to the people that work there. Their purpose is focused on local professionals with innovative ideas, passionate about serving communities. A subsidiary of Dunedin City Holdings, Delta offers a diverse range of unique services – power and communications, metering and field operations and environmental services. This newly established People and Capability Advisor role will be essential in supporting the General Manager of People and Capability to build the human potential and enhance individual, team, and organisational capability. To support this team in its people strategy and achieving its objectives, Delta is looking for their next People and Capability Advisor. You will be joining the HR team who support over 600 employees! You will be nurtured and developed to grow within the team by working in the areas that really make you spark! Is this you?

About the opportunity Reporting to the General Manager People and Capability, the People and Capability Advisor will play a critical role in supporting the GM in providing Human Resource services across the team of over 600! In addition the People and Capability Advisor will work alongside the HR team to offer support and advice when required. In doing this the People and Capability Advisor will:

⋅ Support the General Manager to deliver a full suite of HR functions across the business ⋅ Support the wider team to ensure smooth delivery of HR services ⋅ Support the design, development and delivery of training when required ⋅ Provide employee relations support and engagement ⋅ Ensure employment information is accurate and maintained across the group ⋅ Assist with recruitment function across the business including the preparation of employment

agreements The level of engagement and involvement in these activities will be led by the willingness of the individual in the role. Moreover, you will be encouraged to pursue the path that you are passionate about. Are you ready?

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About you To be successful as the People and Capability Advisor, you will ideally have a relevant tertiary degree in the discipline of Human Resources and bring with you at least two – four years’ experience in a generalist Human Resources role. You will be a self-starter who is ready to get involved in all areas of a People and Capability functions, with a willingness to not only support in all areas where required, but in questioning and challenging the status quo, and encouraging new and better ways of working. With a strong focus on the customer experience, you will foster the Delta values and way of working principles in all your working relationships. You will be a strong communicator and as someone who can listen attentively, you will understand the true value of teamwork. We are looking for someone who is ready to hit the ground running, is eager to learn, and excited about supporting the continuous improvement orientation of the People and Capability function. Sound like you?

How to apply To discover more about Delta, visit https://www.thinkdelta.co.nz/ For a confidential discussion about the role; contact Sarah Dixon [email protected] or call on 022 1934 170 Applications close: 18th May 2022

April 2022 Position Description

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People and Capability Advisor Purpose: To provide support to the General Manager People & Capability in

delivering the full range of Human Resources services to 600 Delta employees. Coordination of all HR functions managing the employee life cycle. Maintenance of records and reporting are crucial for the internal delivery of HR services. Provide coaching and support to managers and staff and guide the disciplinary processes. Utilise HR systems (SharePoint Online, LMS 365, MyPay, NetSuite, QPulse, JobAdder, DocuSign, Checkmate etc). Responsible for quality and consistency in HR service delivery to managers and staff.

Reports to: General Manager People and Capability

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Accountabilities

Indicators of Success

Health and Safety Health and Safety policies, as per the Health and Safety Handbook, are followed.

Human Resource Business Delivery

Assist and deputise for General Manager as required across the range of HR functions (including recruitment, performance management & disciplinary process, learning & development, succession planning, employee benefits, HR systems, data, and analytics). Assists other members of the team where required to ensure smooth delivery of the entire HR service including the management of Individual and Collective agreements. Liaise and negotiate with Unions as required.

Employment agreement preparation

Assists in the production of accurate employment agreements, in line with our policy and company strategy.

Maintenance of HR information Employment information is accurate and maintained. Inconsistency and variations dealt with promptly. Regular analysis and audits conducted Personnel files maintained and current HR information, such as policies and standards, maintained in the appropriate systems.

Recruitment Assistance Working with the recruitment lead, advertising placed in line with policy on JobAdder, in newspapers and with agents as requested. Screening, coordination of interviews and reference checking is conducted as required.

Immigration Assistance and Advice

Provide quality end to end service for international candidates joining Delta and for current employees’ renewal of Work Visas.

Use of HRMIS Training of staff

HRMIS or equivalent software utilised effectively including recruitment software. As required for team members and Delta employees. Help design and build appropriate training and deliver it to a variety of audiences.

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Position description alignment Consistent application of position description template and guidelines, via proactive support to managers.

General administration Administrative support provided for HR completed accurately, promptly, and professionally i.e., filing, bookings, diary management etc.

Other related duties may be required from time-to-time and as directed by the General Manager. 2. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Essential Desirable Formal Qualifications

HR diploma or HR bachelor’s degree. Membership of HRNZ, already having achieved, or working towards, chartership status.

Skills and Experience

An experienced HR practitioner with at least two to four years’ experience in the field. A good understanding of human resource practices and relevant legislation. Experience preparing employment agreements. Experienced MS Suite user. Able to learn new software effectively. Strong administrative skills, able to supervise and carry out typical administrative tasks and accurately prepare documents. Excellent customer service skills, responding to requests promptly, accurately and appropriately. A self-starter, who is both organised and disciplined. Proven history of solving complex issues. Ability to manage competing demands and conflicting priorities

Attributes Confidentiality is vital, with privacy issues regarding personal and company information relevant at all times. Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills. Able to establish effective, long term professional relationships across the company. Problem solving skills, with the ability to see alternative solutions and evaluate and implement them.

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3. COMPETENCIES Delta expects the following competencies to be demonstrated.

A. Puts Safety first: Works in a safe manner.

B. Communication: Listens to others and communicates effectively with them.

C. Teamwork and Leadership: Works effectively within a team environment, providing

leadership as necessary.

D. Work Ethic: Displays loyalty and applies self to work.

E. Decision Making and Judgement: Gathers information, quickly understanding the important issues and making logical choices.

F. Quality and Workmanship: Applies technical skills effectively, efficiently and to a high

standard.

G. Organisation: Organises own time and resources to complete assigned work. 4. DELTA’S VALUES

Do It First

• Hunt new opportunities, wherever they may be

• Think boldly – being prepared to take the first step

• Challenge what we know – new ideas create breakthrough results

• Seek out improvement – there’s always a better way for us and our customers

Do It Right • Do what’s right – by each other and our customers

• Step up and make it happen – taking ownership, individually and as a team

• Do what we say we’ll do and mean what we say

• Front-foot-it – “prevent’ is better than “fix”

Do It Together • Work together to get the best results – with customers and the team

• Openly share ideas – respecting others’ opinions

• Encourage contribution – utilising each other’s skills and knowledge

• Look out for each other and have fun on the way

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