Job Description. JOB TITLE JOB NUMBER BAND HR Manager Specialist TUPE projects Fixed Term 2 years G14. Designated Head of Peoples Services

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1 Job Description JOB TITLE JOB NUMBER BAND HR Manager pecialist TUPE projects Fixed Term 2 years G14 DIRECTORATE: Resources DIVIION REPORT TO REPONIBLE OVER UITABLE FOR JOB HARE LOCATION HIFT PATTERN/WORKING HOUR CRB CHECK REQUIRED ENHANCED DEPARTMENT: ECTION: Designated Head of Peoples ervices No managerial responsibility. However there will be a need for occasional line management responsibility The Council is committed to supporting applications for flexible working from individual staff members. This might include job sharing opportunities and flexible start and finish times. Applications for part time working will be considered based on the department s ability to deliver efficient customer service and coverage of key roles within business hours. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis. 3 rd Floor Civic Centre or other Council premises as required Full time 5 days per week Monday to Friday NO Job ummary The postholder, located in HR, will be responsible for taking the strategic and operational lead for a range of HR and TUPE projects and initiatives within the council, with a focus initially in Childrens ervice Directorate working as an Education Transition Project Team member leading on TUPE. This includes large scale inward TUPE projects (ERCO), income generation initiatives and the maintenance and development of ervice Level Agreements (LA s) for service delivery. The postholder will provide specialist professional advice to both project and business leads for all aspects of TUPE, business change and benefits management, both within Walsall Council and across the wider Children s ervices economy.

2 A key element of the role will involve initiating, negotiating and maintaining constructive dialogue with senior representatives of local providers and partnership organisations. The post will manage a large scale (up to 400 staff) inward TUPE to the council and to other social enterprises. The postholder will also be responsible for Business Case, benefits realisation and project initiation activities. The post holder will be responsible for, and take the lead on, engaging with senior managers, Executive team members and senior Trade Union representatives and full time officers. Role Responsibilities/Key tasks Policy Development and Harmonisation Providing complex HR and TUPE advice on the harmonisation of policies and pay systems, including the development of new Council policies To be responsible for the successful TUPE transfer of staff from the Education contract provider (ERCO) into the council, or other body, in 4 phases from eptember 2011 to August 2013 by working closely with ERCO HR and managers To ensure that TUPE d staff are successfully assimilated into the council: eamless transition of policies, procedures and practices, That T&C s are aligned with the council and issues of job evaluation and two tier workforce are addressed quickly and effectively, and in particular addressing cultural, value and behavioural change To negotiate and consult with Trade Union organisations and full time officers on behalf of Walsall Council promoting good working relationships and partnerships with recognised professional organisations To be responsible for the on-going maintenance of a robust set of employment policies. This will involve providing high level, timely and ongoing advice on developments in employment law and their likely impact on Council policies To lead on relevant Trade Union negotiations Business Management and ervice Development Responsible for articulating the key business benefits that could be derived from expanding the Children s Directorate s business portfolio to take on key projects currently undertaken by other providers and developing and documenting as required To produce and develop new business for the Children s Directorate including where appropriate chools Liaison, service Development and provision with other partnership organisations and other income generation opportunities To manage the contract/ LA s for external service development and provision To act as a key lead contact for all HR and TUPE contract negotiations To work as directed by the Exit Manager and/or Programme Lead Officer Organisational Change Responsible for taking the lead and engaging with senior managers/executive team to initiate discussion, negotiation and agreement on a range of large scale organisation change/tupe transfers in line with the Children s Directorate s on-going vision.

3 The post holder will take the lead in preparing and giving presentations and chairing meetings to discuss the wider implications of specific projects and obtaining commitment and buy in from stakeholders Responsible for managing large scale and complex organisational change projects, for example, the movement of service back into Walsall Council from current provider ERCO. This will include providing high level advice on due diligence processes and organisational change procedures To provide expert legal HR advice on a range of management of change issues Project Management Act as HR TUPE education transition project team member and adhere to project management requirements and deadlines Responsible for the provision of a single focus for a range of projects and for the overall management (supporting, facilitating and monitoring progress) to ensure that the projects deliver and are completed to agreed quality expectations, on time and within budget. This will involve periodic budgetary and line management responsibility Environmental Demands To undertake other duties within the post holder s competence or otherwise appropriate to the grade of the post. The nature of this post is such that there may be a requirement to visit other locations in the course of their duties and therefore a casual car users allowance will be applicable.

4 EMPLOYEE PECIFICATION Job No: Lead HR TUPE pecialist Grade: G14 ervice Area: Resources Directorate / Human Resources ection: HRD Using the Job Description consider what abilities are required by a person to perform each of the main activities of the job safely and effectively. Define the essential abilities clearly and unambiguously in terms that are measurable and observable and record them in the space below:- Competencies Communication with people confidence and credibility relating to others fairness and equality Achieve outcomes for customers and communities customer focused outcome focused continuous improvement Use of initiative, be innovative and drive through change change orientation creative thinking driving change Manage resources and plan for high performance to maximise benefit financial management planning breadth of thinking Develop effective partnerships and respond to external pressure working with others external focus Indicate when Assessment is possible: at shortlist= interview=i both=/i test = T WEIGHT CODE shows relative importance Low=1 Medium=2 High=3 Political awareness Values Commitment to equality of opportunity I 3 Commitment to on going self development I 3 Commitment to partnership working I 3 Technical abilities/skills/knowledge Demonstrate the ability to effectively co-ordinate and develop a high performing team adhering to service and delivery standards whilst achieving targets and outcomes

5 Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the range and application of HR policies and procedures to support organisational and HR corporate and local objectives Demonstrate the ability to write clear, concise committee and other reports 3 Understanding of people management and budgetary planning/control Excellent consultation and negotiation skills Excellent communication and presentation skills with all levels of staff Must have a detailed understanding of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 and associated developments in case law Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the key challenges currently facing human resources Demonstrate an ability to operate as a member of the wider HR service and contribute to the delivery of all key outcomes for HR /I 2 Demonstrate the ability to lead and actively participate in the development of the Council s people development strategies and appropriate people development opportunities to support the /I 2 achievement of the strategic and organisational objectives of the council and the HR function Ability to horizon scan to ensure HR products and services reflect best practice and are innovative, aligned to corporate priorities and support the Councils commitment to be in Best in class Demonstrate experience of working with local authority inspection bodies including internal audit and district audit and have the ability to formulate and deliver action plans to support a high performance culture /I 2 Experience: specify type, level and qualitative (not quantitative required); if any. Extensive experience of providing high level HR advice on large scale TUPE projects Experience of working with and leading project teams Qualifications M-CIPD qualification or equivalent Educated to Master degree level or equivalent PRINCE 2 Project Management qualification Prepared by: Lisa Hemus Date: