Human Resources Lead

At Comvita we embrace the science of nature to support natural health and wellbeing, and to build global resilience. We believe in the power and wisdom of bees, and the idea of “One Hive”, where belonging makes each of us stronger. 

Are you passionate about leading, engaging and partnering with a high-performing team all deeply passionate about the work we do? Our People team are searching for a Human Resources Lead to take the helm and steer us through some exciting global projects whilst developing and improving foundational service to our growing business.

Reporting to our Chief People & Culture Officer, this role requires a well-rounded HR professional who has a keen eye for project implementation, managing and understanding positive change management processes and has an enthusiasm for continuous improvement towards HR and wider practices.

We’re looking for someone who can think globally and act locally — all while bringing energy and a sense of fun to the journey.

About the Role

The Human Resources Lead is responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and digitally enabled people services that support organisational performance and an exceptional employee experience across Comvita.

This role is integral for cross-functional partnering to not only the wider People & Technology team but to Market Leaders, Executive Leadership and everyone in between!

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Lead Comvita's HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Oversee HRIS, payroll processes and continuous improvement initiative, including implementations.
• Lead remuneration reviews, job sizing and salary benchmarking.
• Use people data and insights to drive better business decisions.
• Manage employee relations, performance and change processes.
• Provide trusted HR advice and support to leaders and employees.
• Lead and develop a small, high-performing HR team.
• Partner across the business to deliver practical, commercially focused people solutions.
  

What you bring to the role

• Experienced HR professional with strong operational leadership capability.
• Strong employee relations, advisory and change management experience.
• Experience working in globally distributed organisations, with exposure to multiple countries and regulatory environments.
• HRIS and payroll implementation and process improvement expertise.
• Data-driven with the ability to turn insights into action.
• Confident leading projects, systems improvements and people initiatives.
• Practical, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership capability, with the ability to influence senior leaders, build capability, and drive accountability.

Working with us  

At Comvita, you will be part of a purpose-driven business with a proud legacy and a bold future. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the safety and wellbeing of our people while working in a supportive, values-led environment.

We offer competitive remuneration, and benefits including:

• An opportunity to join a team who are passionate about doing business in a way where people and bees can thrive together in harmony.  
• Birthday leave – a paid day off for your birthday every year 
• Private health insurance – add your family members at a discounted rate
• Life and trauma insurances 
• Frequent supply of Comvita products 
• Increased KiwiSaver employer contribution of 4% 
• Additional family benefits such as enhanced parental leave allowances 

Ready to apply? 

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, submit your application here with your CV and cover letter. Note: We kindly ask that you submit a cover letter written in your own words, as we are already quite familiar with the tone and structure of AI-generated letters. After all, we are looking to hire a person, not AI, and getting a sense of who you are really matters to us. Give us something only a real human (like you!) could write. 

This role is hybrid but we are open to a remote option for the right candidate.

Comvita’s Commitment to Ethical Employment Practices 

Comvita is committed to upholding the rights of young workers and ensuring that child labour has no place in our operations or supply chain. We do not employ individuals under the age of 18 and strictly prohibit anyone under 18 from performing work that may involve hazardous conditions or materials. 

We do not tolerate the use of child labour or forced labour in any part of our business or among our suppliers. No child is to be involved in the production of our products or in the provision of materials or services to Comvita. 

This commitment reflects our core values and our responsibility to support safe, fair, and ethical working conditions across all aspects of our business. 

Comvita is an organisation which is committed to well-being, diversity and equity. We celebrate diversity and nurture belonging within our global team. We welcome diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.