Job Description

Pathlab is more than a laboratory – it’s a network of passionate professionals dedicated to improving community health. Owned by pathologists, and operating across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Lakes regions, we bring the scale and technical sophistication of a multiregional organisation with the spirit of a close-knit team.

We employ over 550 people and process millions of diagnostic tests annually, with a legacy of technical innovation, digital advancement, and continuous improvement. We’re proud to have built one of the most progressive diagnostic services in Australasia, while retaining a workplace culture that values relationships, mutual respect, and service to our communities.

About the role

We’re looking for a People & Culture professional to be based in Tauranga or Hamilton support office. This role will be between 32 to 40 hours per week across 5 days on a 6.5 months fixed-term basis as parental leave cover. The preferred start date is the first week of August, allowing for a two-week handover period.

This role will predominantly support the Senior HR Advisor, delivering effective and efficient generalist people & culture support to the business. You’ll be advising on fundamental HR processes, procedures and systems with a key focus of supporting leaders through employment relations matters.

Pathlab is in the midst of a significant technology evolution with the introduction of a new HRIS and payroll system. This role will therefore play a key part in ongoing HRIS management.

What you’ll bring

- Demonstrated ability to communicate confidently with a variety of stakeholders.

- Experience with employment relations processes and ability to provide legislative advice and support to leaders.

- Experience working with HR technology solutions and ability to support configuration, user proficiency, speed of adoption of technology and utilisation.

- Experience working with collective employment agreements would be an advantage, but not a pre-requisite.

- Ability to use organisational data to strengthen to support decision making

- Must have strong attention to detail and critical thinking.

- Preferred -Sound understanding of payroll compliance and process in accordance with legislation and employment agreements

If you have the experience we’re after and are eager to join a business focused on progress and continuous improvement, while continuing to develop your skills across People & Culture in a true generalist role then we want to hear from you.