Head Of Human Resources

Our client a large public sector organisation requires a Head of Human Resources based in Antrim.

Role: Head of Human Resources

Rate of Pay: £31.28

Location: Antrim

Hours: 37 hours

Duration: 3 Months

Main duties/Responsibilities:

In the context of the Council's Corporate Plan, provide dynamic, effective and innovative leadership by:

• Develop and deliver the strategy for the Service area
• Advising the Director, Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team on strategies and policy matters relating to the post holder's remit.
• Successful leadership, management and delivery of service responsibilities in support of the Corporate Strategic objectives, section business plans and values.
• Playing an active role in corporate organisational development
• Ensure the service takes a leading role in the development of inter-departmental plans for corporate themes and that it contributes fully to achieving corporate objectives.
• Identifying and analysing trends and opportunities relating to the post holder's responsibilities and to deliver successful change to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide creative, innovative and inspiring leadership to enable the delivery of the Human Resources function in Council working to support the Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team to enable the delivery of the vision and aims of the Council as outlined in the Corporate and Community Plans.
• Act as an internal advisor to the Elected Members, Chief Executive, Directors and Senior Management Team on all related matters, supporting the Council operations and the delivery of key strategic priorities of the Corporate and Community Plans.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team ensure the provision of complementary, effective and relevant HR services
• Develop, manage and embed a new People Strategy supported by effective systems and actionable plans to deliver against key priorities and ensure that it continues to evolve to meet future organisational requirements align to meet evolving needs.
• Develop and review the Industrial Relations Framework and leading the relationship between the organisation and the Trade Unions.
• Maximise performance across all service areas in line with the Council's Strategic Performance Management Framework, including effective implementation of individual performance management processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR service strategies, plans, policies and procedures in support of the Corporate Plan and Community Plan, ensuring services are customer and outcomes focused and driven by quality and continuous improvement.
• Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders as relevant to the service area in order to meet customer needs and achieve objectives.
• Ensure the effective management of financial and human resources and associated budgets in the delivery of the service.
• Manage, support and develop a team of HR professionals aligned to the principles of performance management and personal development.
• Drive the development and implementation of appropriate digital solutions including integrated HR information and processing systems to provide key HR data to deliver HR services, and meet the necessary reporting requirements for the relevant statutory bodies.
• Create a culture of collaboration through the HR partnership model developed including a clear framework of accountability to ensure delivery of shared objectives.
• Establish effective communication within your service area and drive the improvement of internal communication across the Council in tandem with the Head of Communications and Customer Services.
• Represent the Council, as required, at all relevant meetings including Council and Committee meetings and deputise for the Director as required.
• Interpret and prepare reports and consultation responses on emerging policy, legislation and guidance from Government and other relevant bodies.
• Identify and analyse trends and opportunities relating to the post holder's responsibilities and to deliver successful change to ensure continuous improvement and ensure service provision meets the needs and priorities for each Directorate.
• Ensure effective systems are in place and implemented to review and update corporate, departmental and service specific risk registers.
• Ensure governance obligations, including legal and audit, are adhered to with respect to service delivery and that all procurement and financial regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with the Council's contracting, tendering and quotation systems/ procedures and ensure effective contract management within service areas.
• Prepare annual estimates of capital/revenue expenditure and income within the section.
• Carry out all duties to the highest of professional standards, protecting the reputation and ensuring the integrity of the Council at all times.
• Comply with, and ensure that other staff comply with, Council's policies and procedures including those relating to health, safety, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Promote equality and diversity across all service areas through clear leadership, effective policy implementation and demonstrating appropriate behaviours in line with Council values.
• Carry out any other relevant duties which may be assigned including working in other sections of the Department and Council.
• To be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of normal working pattern and in addition to basic contracted hours. Such additional hours will be remunerated in line with Council's approved policies at that time

Essential Criteria:

• A third level qualification in a relevant subject or professional qualification of an equivalent level. OR

• 5 years' relevant management experience as outlined below.
• CIPD professional membership (i.e be a full current professional member with either Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status)

3 years' relevant management experience in a senior HR role in an organisation of similar scale or complexity*, with strategic influence that includes direct responsibility for:

• Developing and implementing strategies and business plans, with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.
• Providing advice and guidance to senior management on priorities, performance and impact.
• Successfully leading and managing teams, through change, with the ability to manage a range of concurrent projects within budget.
• Utilising systems/technology to effectively drive, monitor and measure progress and performance.

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. If you are interested please upload your CV to the link provided, and Christine Thompson will be in contact to confirm if you have been shortlisted.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate.