Whip Around was born in 2016, originally to help freight companies in New Zealand tackle their paper-based compliance burden. It was whilst working for some of the globe’s largest freight companies, that we saw first-hand how much time paper was costing fleet managers every day.

Within a year, the US market was calling loudly as Whip Around met a clear pain point for businesses with fleets.

Why this role is important to us:

At Whip Around, we believe great people build great companies - and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes is just as important as big-picture thinking. That’s why this HR Business Partner role matters so much.

We’re looking for someone who’s not just a thinker, but a doer. Someone who can roll up their sleeves, dive into the detail and make sure our people processes are working as they should - from onboarding, and policies to performance and day-to-day problem solving. This role is about being in the thick of it, helping managers navigate challenges and making sure our employees feel supported and set up for success.

What you'll be doing:

Core HR Delivery:

• Be the first point of contact for all people-related queries; from contracts to policies to pay and performance
• Guide managers through key moments in the employee journey -performance reviews, learning and development, exits, engagement surveys and more)
• Manager and continuously improve HR processes to make sure they are efficient, consistent and employee friendly
• Support the offboarding processes included exit interviews, handovers and compliance with ISO27001 requirements
• Prepare people data insights for leadership and board reporting

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for open roles, working with hiring managers to scope, post, screen and coordinate interviews
• Support hiring decisions with sound HR advice and ensure a smooth, positive candidate experience
• Lead onboarding processes to make sure new hires feel supported, informed, have clear 30,60,90 day plans to be set up for success from day one

People Partnering:

• Partner closely with leaders to support team dynamics, coaching them on people management and providing support where needed
• Help navigate employee relations issues calmly and constructively, ensuring fairness consistency and compliance
• Maintain a clear, up to date understanding of employment law and workplace obligations relevant to our locations

Culture & Engagement:

• Support initiatives that strengthen our culture, engagement, recognition and team connection ensuring we have the right initiatives in place to support a high performance culture

About you:

• 8+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or at HR Business Partner level
• Experience working in a global workforce, interfacing with teams in the United States
• Experience with US PEO, 401k,  Medical Benefits and insurance 
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, development and offboarding
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation (NZ) and familiarity with US employment rules
• Sound understanding of NZ health and safety legislation and obligations
• Ability to design, implement and operationalise company strategic plans across performance management frameworks for the Company
• Accountability for the People and Culture strategy for the Company
• You are a doer, hands-on, operational but can also zoom out and see the bigger picture with the ability to align and balance people initiatives with business outcomes
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities with accuracy
• Proven experience handling sensitive matters with confidentiality and care

• Enjoy working in a hybrid, flexible, supportive work environment
• Subsidised Southern Cross medical insurance
• A day off on your birthday
• Generous parental leave policies in place (in addition to the Govt. top up)
• Continuous investment in your learning and development (bot as a team and individual)