Job Description - Director of Human Resources Department: Reports To: Direct Reports: Salary Band: Human Resources Chief Executive & Registrar Human Resources Manager Partner Manager Band A Main Purpose of Job To provide a generalist human resources management advisory service to employees and management. To advise management on best practice in human resources and ensure that UK legislative requirements are adhered to in relation to employment issues. To develop, implement and regularly review human resources policies, practices and procedures. To develop, implement and regularly review processes for the management of Partners. Position in Organisation Member of the Executive Management Team. HCPC liaison with Council and relevant Committees which include (but are not limited to) the Finance and Resources Committee. External liaison with relevant external stakeholders which include (but are not limited to) HCPC Partners, potential and actual job applicants and Partners, and relevant agencies such as training providers, recruitment agencies and law firms as required.
Manages, leads and provides support to the employees of the Human Resources Department. Liaises with employees at all levels within the organisation. Scope of Job Overall responsibility for the Human Resources Department. Develop and implement the Human Resources Strategy, including the recruitment and selection process for all positions. Provide guidance and support to Management on all employee relations issues and HCPC Partner issues ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation. To manage HCPC s Partner recruitment, selection and training process and offer advice to Management on all aspects of Partner Management. Dimensions and Limits of Authority Manages the human resources budget operating within the budgetary limits of this department and in accordance with HCPC Financial Policies. Advises HCPC Management on human resources legislative requirements, and HCPC s human resources policies and procedures. Deputise for the Chief Executive and Registrar in his/her absence from the office as required. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Essential A relevant degree qualification or equivalent relevant knowledge and skills. Holds (or is studying towards) a recognised qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Proven knowledge and skills of working in generalist human resources management roles.
Sound knowledge of the principles of employment law including demonstrated ability to interpret relevant legislation. Proven ability to manage employee relations issues effectively, including negotiating with trade unions. Proven skills and ability in leading, supporting and managing a team. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to advise all employees on Human Resources matters in an effective manner, including handling confidential information sensitively and appropriately. A high level of diplomacy and flexibility in managing human resources matters. Demonstrated high standard of written and analytical skills, and excellent presentation skills (including experience of giving presentations to a wide range of audiences). Demonstrated skills and knowledge of co-ordinating and delivering training. Sound working knowledge of window based software packages, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the internet. Duties and Key Responsibilities Management To perform the duties expected as a member of the Executive Management Team. To motivate and provide leadership for the human resources team. To report to the Finance and Resources Committee and Remuneration Committee on Human Resources matters. To produce and manage business development plans (the HR Workplan and strategy), and performance and service delivery improvement plans and deliver these in support to HCPC s overall business strategy. To manage the human resources employee and Partner budgets.
Legal Advice To liaise with external providers of legal advice on any relevant human resources issues which require such advice. To manage employment tribunal claims and advise managers on handling these. Recruitment and Selection Manage the recruitment and selection process for all new positions. Advise management on the recruitment process and sit as the human resources representative on interview panels. Ensure that all job descriptions are created and reviewed on a regular basis, working in conjunction with management and employees. Performance Management and Training Co-ordinate and develop the performance review process. Ensure that all elements of performance management (evaluation of positions, pricing of positions, and assessment of individual performance) are effectively implemented. Co-ordinate and advise on training needs for the HCPC. Human Resources Policies and Procedures Review, develop and implement all human resources policies and procedures and advise management on these. Co-ordinate marketplace benchmarking through the external pay evaluation agency, advise on the devising of salary structures, and carry out administration of annual salary reviews with the Finance Department. Liaise with Finance Department on payroll issues. Liaise with external providers of pensions advice and advise on current and future pensions policy Management of Human Resources Information
Ensure that all human resources databases and records are up-to date and accurate, bearing in mind legislative requirements. Communications Ensure that the Chief Executive and Registrar is briefed on any important human resources and employee issues in a prompt manner. Advise management and employees on all Human Resources issues in a fair and equitable manner. Build effective working relationships with external stakeholders including newspapers, recruitment agencies, and employer associations. Ensure a counselling service is available and promoted to all regarding employee matters. Partner Management To manage and co-ordinate the involvement of professional Partners with the HCPC. Draft and maintain Partner agreements and develop non-statutory processes as required. To project manage the processes around the recruitment, selection and training of Partners across all key HCPC Departments. To manage performance appraisal, conduct, exit strategy, disciplinary procedures, and complaints procedures for the Partner programme. Project Work To provide advice management on projects relevant to Human Resources. General To carry out the responsibilities of the post with due regard to the HCPC's Diversity Policy and to treat colleagues and other HCPC stakeholders with respect and dignity at all times.