Senior Human Resources Manager Business Support Team EHA

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1 It is important to note that this job description is a guide to the work you will be required undertake. It will be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the service. It does not form part of your contract of employment. Senior Human Resources Manager Business Support Team EHA The post holder will be: Accountable to: Responsible to: Responsible for: Director of Human Resources Deputy Director of Human Resources HR Business Support Team Main purpose of the post To deliver an outstanding business focussed service to University managers, based on a true understanding of the sector, the University and the business challenges of individual faculties and services. The role holder will apply their high level professional knowledge and expertise when developing a range of tailored OD interventions and solutions, in line with the approach identified in the University s People Strategy and HR s vision of Developing an outstanding experience for staff and students. Because people matter. As a member of the Senior HR Management Team the role holder will contribute to the development of HR strategic plans and will have lead responsibility for the development of specific projects which will have an impact across the University. The role holder will lead a Business Support Team, developing this area of our service and providing engaging and highly effective leadership thus delivering outstanding performance and enabling personal development of team members who demonstrate initiative, positivity and a business focussed approach. The role holder will consistently keep up-to-date with Strategic HR thinking and practice; role modelling effective and positive professional standards and behaviours identified for the HR team, in addition to complying with the CIPD Code of Professional Conduct and will ensure that Edge Hill s HR Service Standards are continually improved, through effective review and enhancement of business relationships and the development of team members. 1

2 Specific duties and responsibilities Strategic 1. To contribute, as a member of the Senior HR Management Team, in the development, implementation and monitoring of the People Strategy, seeking to develop a culture of excellence within the University. 2. To make a significant contribution to the ongoing development of the Business Partner Service and its engagement in driving forward organisational competence. 3. To take the lead on key projects / developments that aid enhancement of the HR service and the University s approach to HRM. 4. To take responsibility for the provision of HR interventions including organisational development which improve University performance, in partnership with designated senior managers, specialist HR teams and where appropriate external agencies. 5. To act as deputy for the Deputy Director of Human Resources taking appropriate decisions as required in their absence. Business Focus 6. To develop highly effective working relationships with designated Business Partners, maintaining a real understanding of their business challenges and placing the current and future needs of the customers, students and sustainability of the University at the heart of the service. 7. To utilise high level professional knowledge and expertise to create and implement interventions which combine business understanding and best fit solutions in people management. 8. To be an ambassador for the service by being professionally credible, fully engaged and demonstrating a thorough and up to date knowledge of HRM. 9. To make decisions that are fully informed by business knowledge and understanding and are in line with the CIPD Professional Code of Conduct and the University s People Strategy. 10. To analyse data and information to gain insight into organisational performance and to work in partnership with Business Partners to implement strategies to enhance performance. 11. To ensure that the feedback gathered from business partners is utilised to inform the future development of the HR service, developing understanding of the current and future needs of the customer and ensuring the effective delivery of their strategic goals. 2

3 Team Leadership and Development 12. To demonstrate effective leadership skills, ensuring that the service delivered by the team is of consistently excellent quality and that the HR Vision of, Because people matter, is embedded in all activity. 13. To engage, motivate and encourage personal professional development of team members, through effective feedback and performance reviews and the setting of SMART objectives that provide a line of sight to the University s strategic objectives. 14. To ensure that team members have the necessary information, development and training and receive regular feedback on performance and behaviours, to proactively enable talent, initiative and creativity and to address any aspect of under-performance. 15. To provide team members with guidance and advice when developing new policies, procedures or business systems. 16. To ensure highly effective communications between the HR Business Support Teams and the wider Edge Hill community, utilising fully and effectively the various methods available, including the HR Intranet and annual Managers Survey. To act on customer feedback thus enabling service excellence and ensuring communication systems are operating effectively. Operational Performance Excellence 17. To provide senior managers and HR Business Team members with guidance and support when dealing with complex staffing issues such as change management, restructures, formal procedures or redundancy. 18. To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director or Deputy Director of Human Resources. 3

4 In addition to the above all Edge Hill staff will: 1. Adhere to all Edge Hill University s policies and procedures, including Diversity and Health and Safety. 2. Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons. 3. Demonstrate commitment to personal continuous development. 4. Participate in Edge Hill University s Performance Review and Development Scheme. 5. Adhere to Edge Hill University s Environmental Policy and guidelines and undertake tasks in a sustainable manner. Salary: Grade 9 - Point ,768 to 42,488 per annum Hours: Full Time with the requirement to work flexibly according to the ongoing demands of the role and responsibilities at this level. Candidates should note that they will be shortlisted based on information provided on the application form with regard to the applicant s ability to meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification attached. 4

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION Senior Human Resources Manager Business Support EHA Applicants should provide evidence of their ability to meet the following criteria: Essential Desirable Qualifications 1 Honours Degree 2.2 or above (or equivalent) 2 Level 7 CIPD or relevant Masters Experience and Knowledge 3 Experience of developing positive working relationships with Business Partners and other colleagues 4 Experience of developing and implementing interventions which help teams improve performance 5 Experience of utilising a range of interventions to meet the diverse needs of a complex environment 6 Experience of leading a small team to deliver outstanding performance Abilities/Skills 7 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating emotional intelligence 8 Technically savvy and able to use and adapt to changing technology to enhance service delivery 9 Good facilitation and presentation skills 10 Professionally credible with a drive for continuous personal development 11 Solution focussed and personally resilient 12 Candidates will also be assessed against the CIPD Career Behaviours and should demonstrate: Personal credibility, collaboration, role model, skilled influencer, courage to challenge, driven to deliver, curious & decisive. Closing Statement Please summarise what attracted you to this post and why you believe you are the ideal candidate. 5