Director of Human Resources EMH

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1 It is important to note that this job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment. Director of Human Resources EMH Responsible to: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Resources As a key member of Edge Hill University s Senior Management Team the Director of Human Resources will provide inspirational and strategic leadership, organisation and management of the HR service. Making a significant contribution to the provision of an outstanding customer experience and delivery of the University s strategic priorities the role holder will provide visionary leadership and enhance the development and high performance culture of the HR team. The role holder will create positive working relationships with colleagues across the University built on trust and professional expertise to enhance the credibility of HR Services and the contribution they make to University wide objectives. The role holder will demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence and political sensitivity in dealing with complex issues to achieve the outcomes required for the University. They will demonstrate a flexible and creative mind set when seeking to develop and deliver innovative solutions that meet actual and anticipated needs. Corporate Responsibilities The Director of Human Resources will be required to: 1. Participate in and accept shared responsibility for the corporate leadership, management and development of the university. 2. Represent the university as appropriate by chairing or serving on internal and external committees, working and advisory groups as required by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. 3. Foster cross-university co-operation in the furtherance of the university s mission statement and strategic plan and in effective utilisation of university resources. 4. Encourage and promote the brand and reputation of the university and its staff. 5. Support the further development of the university and respond to the needs of a diverse student body, external funders and stakeholders. 6. Promote and implement the university s policies on equal opportunities.

2 Specific responsibilities Strategic 1. Support the University to shape and deliver its strategic ambitions through the provision of appropriate HR strategies, practices, policies and procedures. Make a positive contribution to the overall corporate leadership of the University as a member of the Directorate Management Group, as well as attending the Board of Governors Committees and Working Groups as required. 2. Maintain an in depth knowledge of best practice in HR and keep abreast of developments in the HE sector to inform planning, policy and service development and ensure key stakeholders receive the best possible professional advice. 3. Maintain an understanding of changes in the external environment which have the potential to impact on staff or HRM and plan accordingly, ensuring the University is well prepared for future challenges. 4. To develop a culture of outstanding performance through an engaging leadership style which encourages and enables staff to deliver high levels of discretionary effort. 5. Provide professional direction and leadership for HR, delivering a strategic and cohesive approach which is fully aligned to the culture of the University and supports the achievement of business objectives. This includes developing and implementing the departments operational planning, including the publication of key strategies, annual action plans; ensuring there is a clear line of sight between University, service objectives and individual contributions. 6. Engage key customers and stakeholders in the process of service development and ensure alignment to the business is maintained to place the customer at the heart of all we do. 7. Develop the capacity and capability of the service through the effective deployment of resources, the effective use of existing and emerging technologies and the continual review of customer feedback. 8. To ensure that the necessary elements are in place to enable excellent performance and that all groups of staff are aligned with the development of the University community to deliver an excellent service to all their customers. Organisational Development 1. Play a lead role in promoting and embedding a University culture that fosters creativity, innovation and collaboration and which is a characteristic of a well led and high performing organisation. 2. Develop an appropriate Corporate Development Strategy and Plan which aligns to the delivery of organisational objectives, supports the development of individuals and teams as well as leaders and managers.

3 3. Working collaboratively across the University, drive the implementation of relevant strategies and plans to support service improvement and transformational change, with particular emphasis on workplace culture, staff development, engagement and leadership, as well as organisation- wide systems and processes. Business and Service Development 1. Be adept at developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with key stakeholders built on professional expertise, credibility and trust. 2. Gather and effectively utilise business intelligence to anticipate future business challenges and plan accordingly. 3. Demonstrate emotional intelligence and political sensitivity in dealing with complex and sensitive issues to achieve the outcomes required for the business. 4. Ensure a high quality, professional service is delivered which is compliant with legal requirements, offers best-fit practice and is informed by the latest thinking and research in HRM. 5. Engender a culture of continuous improvement and best practice within the department by ensuring and implementing ways of improving efficiency and effectiveness which are benchmarked against professional and quality standards. 6. Fully engage with service users to develop the HR infrastructure, policies, procedures and systems to enable a service which is focussed on business goals and exceeds the standards for customer service excellence. 7. Deliver an outstanding experience to our customers in all areas of operation by understanding the business and challenges, speaking the language and understanding what the customer is seeking to achieve. 8. Promote the application of new digital technologies and ensure HR are harnessing technology at every opportunity. Equality, Diversity and Wellbeing 1. Oversee the development and implementation of initiatives in support of staff wellbeing including ensuring staff have access to all services available. 2. Oversee the implementation of associated plans relating to the University s Equality and Diversity Strategy which supports the aim of creating a truly inclusive culture for staff, students and other stake holders. 3. Visibly contribute to the promotion of positive practice and attitudes to embed Equality and Diversity across the University agenda.

4 In addition to the above all Edge Hill University staff are required to: 1. Adhere to all Edge Hill s policies and procedures, including Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety. 2. Respect confidentiality: all confidential information should be kept in confidence and not released to unauthorised persons. 3. Undertake appropriate learning and development activities as required. 4. Participate in Edge Hill s Performance Review and Development Scheme. 5. Adhere to Edge Hill University s environmental policy and guidelines and undertake tasks in a sustainable manner. 6. Demonstrate excellent Customer Care in dealing with all customers. Salary: Hours: Competitive Full Time

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION Director of Human Resources EHM CRITERIA - Applicants should be able to provide evidence of their ability to meet the following criteria. Essential Desirable Method of assessment (I/A/T/P) Qualifications 1 Educated to degree level or equivalent A 2 MCIPD or FCIPD A 3 Evidence of Continued Professional Development A Experience 4 Significant experience of delivering HR services A/I in large and complex organisations; working in a unionised environment 5 Experience within a unionised environment A/I 6 A highly skilled HR professional who is able to A/I apply a flexible mind-set and provide appropriate guidance in a complex organisation operating in a range of business sectors 7 Experience of budget and resource management A/I Leadership and Management 8 Exceptional leadership, vision and motivational skills with the commitment to enable a culture of outstanding performance 9 The ability to seize opportunities and implement creative solutions 10 The ability to engender a culture of continuous improvement focused on delivery, responsibility and accountability 11 An innovator who can evaluate risk against reward and is always committed to the enhancing the experience for students and developing staff Organisational Management 12 A highly successful track record in developing strategies for growth and improvement 13 Excellent planning skills allied with welldeveloped analytical and problem solving skills I/P I/T I/T A/I A/I A/T

6 14 A successful track record of leading and managing cross organisational change 15 Political and commercial acumen a good overall understanding of how HE works, the key drivers and future challenges. Personal Qualities 16 A strong commitment to the University mission, vision and values and to the delivery of an outstanding student experience. 17 Openness, transparency, and the proven ability to communicate in a persuasive and motivating way 18 Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence, personal resilience and a positive solution focussed approach to change 19 Ability to quickly establish credibility and respect, and build strong working relationships with senior colleagues, academics and professional services staff Essential Desirable Method of assessment (I/A/T/P) A/I A/I A/I A/I/P I/T/P A/I Method of Assessment (I-Interview, A-Application, T-Test, P-Presentation) Please note that applications will be assessed against the Person Specification using this criteria.

7 HR Team Structure Director Finance Coordinator 0.8 FTE Deputy Director Deputy Director Head of Health, Wellbeing & Equality Management Information Business Team Health, Wellbeing & Equality Organisation Development Learning & Development HR Manager Senior HR Manager Occupational Health Nurse Adviser Wellbeing & Equality Manager HR Manager Staff L&D Manager HR Analyst HR Manager 3 FTE Occupational Health Service Admin Wellbeing Adviser 1.6 FTE (Brand) L&D Facilitator 3 FTE (Communications) 0.8 FTE L&D Assistant 0.8 FTE Assistant Assistant 3 FTE