" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior HR Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1664\"\u003e Business Support \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1665\"\u003e Human Resources \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1666\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"1667\"\u003e Permanent Full-time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 5/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork for one of New Zealand\u0026#39;s leading law firms\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a high-performing, supportive and inclusive team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp shape HR operations delivery at Bell Gully\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bell Gully\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bell Gully is a leading New Zealand law firm. We work together to achieve exceptional outcomes for, and long-term relationships with, our clients, people and communities. We are committed to excellence and developing our people to achieve their best and are looking for individuals who are like-minded aspirational people.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ready to lead the HR operations at one of New Zealand\u0027s leading law firms? Join our Auckland team at Commercial Bay as Senior HR Manager, reporting to the HR Director. You will have the opportunity to shape and enhance how HR operations are delivered across the firm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will lead our HR Advisory and Early Careers team, provide trusted guidance across employee relations and recruitment, and drive our next chapter of HR modernisation, from smarter workflows to AI.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading, developing and coaching our HR Advisory, Early Careers and Administrator team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with the HR Advisory team on employee relations, providing pragmatic advice with sound judgement and confidence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with the team to enhance and deliver our recruitment approach, including our graduate and summer intern programmes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverseeing remuneration, benefits and people cycles.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsuring HR policies, compliance and risk practices remain current and fit for purpose.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTurning data into meaningful insights through workforce dashboards and reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModernising HR workflows and making effective and responsible use of technology and AI-enabled tools.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo be successful in this role you must have:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience as a senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager or HR Operations Lead in a complex environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive or more years\u0027 experience leading HR teams, with a track record of coaching and driving high performance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeep experience in HR operations, policy, compliance and reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe credibility to influence partners and senior leaders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA passion for process improvement, including technology and AI-enabled tools.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong judgement, a commercial lens and risk awareness.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighly organised, with the ability to triage competing demands.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIt is desirable if you have:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience implementing HR technology or AI-enabled improvements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaw firm experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChange management experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCulture and benefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition to a strong team culture, we offer a range of benefits and initiatives to help our people maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle. These include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eprofessional development opportunities; including through a personalised leadership programme;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea comprehensive health and wellbeing programme;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean annual subsidy for personal health insurance and wellbeing activities;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecommunity support programmes;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esports teams, an annual ball, and regular firm events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e If you are interested, please apply with a cover letter and CV. For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Grant McKendry at grant.mckendry@bellgully.com.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe continuously work hard to ensure our workplace is inclusive, and trust that different experiences, perspectives, and values work together to achieve a better outcome. As such, this position is open to anyone with the qualifying skill set.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAgency referrals will not be considered at this stage. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1131537\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "