Human Resources
Human Resources tech careers involve managing the tech that supports policies, systems, and strategies to maximise productivity and employee satisfaction. Roles include HR managers, recruitment specialists, and talent development professionals, all playing a pivotal role in shaping the culture and growth of a business that fostering a thriving workplace.
HR Manager
HR Managers oversee the HR department and are responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies and policies. They manage employee relations, recruitment, performance management, training, and ensure compliance with employment laws.
Soft Skills:
Communication, leadership, problem-solving.
Hard Skills:
Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, HR policies and procedures, talent management, employee engagement.
Personality Traits:
Empathetic, approachable, strategic.
Recruitment Specialist
Recruitment Specialists are responsible for attracting and selecting top talent for the organization. They develop recruitment strategies, source candidates, conduct interviews, and facilitate the hiring process.
Soft Skills:
Communication, networking, negotiation.
Hard Skills:
Applicant tracking systems, interviewing techniques, candidate assessment, knowledge of employment trends and market conditions.
Personality Traits:
Proactive, persuasive, organised.
Training and Development Officer
Training and Development Officers design and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. They identify training needs, develop training materials, coordinate workshops or e-learning platforms, and assess training effectiveness.
Soft Skills:
Communication, adaptability, empathy.
Hard Skills:
Training program design, instructional design, training evaluation, learning management systems.
Personality Traits:
Patient, approachable, continuous learner.
HR Business Partner
HR Business Partners act as strategic partners to business units, providing HR guidance and support. They align HR initiatives with business objectives, facilitate organisational change, and handle employee relations issues.
Soft Skills:
Relationship-building, problem-solving, consulting.
Hard Skills:
Business acumen, knowledge of HR policies and procedures, change management, employee relations.
Personality Traits:
Collaborative, diplomatic, analytical.
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
Compensation and Benefits Specialists design and administer compensation packages and employee benefits programs. They conduct market research, analyse data, and ensure competitive and compliant compensation and benefits structures.
Soft Skills:
Analytical thinking, attention to detail, confidentiality.
Hard Skills:
Compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, knowledge of employment laws and regulations, data analysis.
Personality Traits:
Detail-oriented, ethical, analytical.
Software Developer
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications, usually using one or more programming languages.
Soft Skills:
Problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, time management.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, familiarity with software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
Personality Traits:
Detail-oriented, analytical, adaptable, curious, patient.
Salary range of a Software Developer:
NZD 60,000 – 180,000 per year
Front-end Developer
Focuses on creating and implementing the user interface of a website or application using technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Soft Skills:
Creativity, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, time management.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React or Angular.
Personality Traits:
Artistic, detail-oriented, innovative, patient, open-minded.
Salary range of a Front-end Developer:
NZD 50,000 – 110,000 per year
Back-end Developer
Works on the server-side of web development, developing and maintaining the server, database, and application logic using technologies such as Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails.
Soft Skills:
Analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, time management.
Hard Skills:
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails, familiarity with databases and server-side frameworks.
Personality Traits:
Logical, systematic, patient, detail-oriented, goal-oriented.
Salary range of a Back-end Developer:
NZD 70,000 – 150,000 per year
