LIC is a farmer owned co-operative that's been supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's diary sector for more than 115 years. We're focused on providing superior genetics, reliable testing and diagnostics, integrated on-farm software, and great customer service, all designed to help farmers make smarter decisions every day. 

As a proud generational co-operative, we’re here for farmers, their families, and rural communities, not just for today, but for the future. And none of it happens without our people. Whether on farm, in the lab, or behind the scenes, every one of us plays a part in helping New Zealand farmers succeed.

You’ll be helping build the foundations that keep LIC strong, improving how we work, shaping smarter systems, and supporting the business to deliver for farmers. Behind every great farmer experience is a team like ours, making sure the co-operative is ready for the future.

About the role:

Due to an internal project secondment, we have a fantastic contract opportunity for 9mths to join the LIC People & Performance Group ideally in February in a role that supports the wider business with employee data, HR specific systems, reporting and analysis.  Reporting to the Employee Experience Manager, you'll be an integral member of the team, responsible for providing practical business solutions that enable LIC to build and sustain a high performing and engaged workforce. Our vision is to create positive experiences to help our people to perform at their best.

You'll work on large complex spreadsheets and use multiple system interfaces.  You'll administer the technology behind engagement surveys (MS Glint) performance reviews (Success Factors) and report valuable data on the results.  Ad-hoc reporting, data capture/analysis and HR process audits, will also be in your remit. Your data and reporting provide valuable insights for business decisions around operational excellence and continuous improvement. This will involve identifying opportunities to improve people processes and procedures across the employee life cycle, introducing global best practice, and put in place quality metrics.

About You: 

To ensure your success, you'll be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge and previous experience of people systems – SAP, HRIS (Human resource information systems) and suggesting improvements

• Understanding enough about HR data to understand the concepts of how a HRIS works

• The ability to navigate and run employee data, providing insight to the data whilst treating the data with utter confidentiality and adherence to privacy acts

• Capability in data analysis of remuneration and overall administration support of the performance review, objective setting and remuneration experience

• Proven problem solving and analytical skills (MS excel, pivot tables)

• Strong skills in communication, presentations, interpersonal, problem solving

• Relevant tertiary qualification (HR preferred)

• Excellent numerical and data analysis skills

• Good influencing and persuading skills

Our Hamilton office is located in a park-like setting, with ample parking, tennis court, pool, and onsite café and social club.

This is a highly visible and pivotal role, where you'll have plenty of opportunity to achieve great results. You'll be joining a values-led, progressive organisation, where you'll play a role in driving the future of dairy in NZ.