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Te Wharerangi Kea

Haitaitai,Wellington

Summary

I am an HR Associate with four years experience, currently working within the HR Business Partnering team advising leaders across a diverse Operational and Corporate portfolio within the Rail Industry. Proven track record in supporting business goals through HR initiatives, employee engagement, and workforce planning.


I have proven experience providing generalist HR Support, coaching and partnering with Managers to deliver processes across the employment lifecycle, including Recruitment, Onboarding, Employee Relations, and Performance Management, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.


Acting as the first point of contact for Managers has strengthened my ability to build strong, effective working relationships. I am skilled at earning trust and establishing myself as a reliable advisor on a wide range of HR matters. I am a collaborative and engaged team player, consistently working with colleagues and stakeholders to support business objectives and drive positive outcomes.


I am currently seeking a new opportunity as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner, where I can continue to support and influence people practices to achieve business goals. I am open to roles across any industry. With a solid foundation in HR operations and business partnering, I am eager to contribute to a team where I can grow professionally.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

HR Associate - HR Business Partnering Team

KiwiRail
06.2022 - Current
  • Partnered with key business stakeholders to ensure that all HR services, and initiatives were appropriately planned, communicated and implemented to meet the needs of the business across a portfolio consisting of 500+ employees.
  • Provided advice, coaching and support to managers on the full range of Human Resource services in accordance with Employment Agreements, strategies, frameworks, policies and relevant legislation
  • Partnered with business managers to resolve employment matters (disciplinary, performance management change management)
  • Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions..
  • Coordinated employment offers with management and extended offers to selected candidates.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.

HR Coordinator - HR Services Team

KiwiRail
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
  • Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
  • Captured key feedback from employees during exit interviews.
  • Sent notices to employees and subcontractors regarding expiring documentation.
  • Coordinated complex travel schedules, accommodations and trip logistics for candidates and executives.
  • Addressed and resolved general HR related inquires.

Duty Manager

Best Ugly Bagels
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages and retrieving items for guests.
  • Invoice and Stock take recording on Microsoft Excel.
  • Daily Cash intake record keeping.
  • Shift Management and preperation

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management & Commercial Law

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
05.2021

Skills

  • Proven experience in Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Adept at building lasting relationships with business managers
  • Experienced in the interpretation and application of Policies relating to HR Matters
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Great collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Great written and communication skills

Timeline

HR Associate - HR Business Partnering Team

KiwiRail
06.2022 - Current

HR Coordinator - HR Services Team

KiwiRail
10.2021 - 06.2022

Duty Manager

Best Ugly Bagels
01.2018 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management & Commercial Law

Victoria University of Wellington
Te Wharerangi Kea