Head of Human Resources. Based at Antrim Civic Centre.
Initially on a temporary contract. This Vacancy which will be recruited for
permanently.
Apple Recruitment are delighted
to be working with our client, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to
recruit a Head of Human Resources to lead the team.
Please note closing date for this role is
midday on Friday 18th October. If you have missed this date or this
role isn’t what you are looking for, please get in touch and we can look at
other opportunities for you.
This post
will be based at Antrim Civic Centre and required to work between Mossley Mill
and Antrim Civic Centre. Hybrid may be an option. Hours
– 37 hours per week but will also consider part time hours. Hourly
rate: £31.28 per hour
Duties include:
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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 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.
·
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.
You will need:
·
A
third level qualification in a relevant subject or professional qualification
of an equivalent level. OR 5 years’ relevant management experience as outlined
below.
·
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.
·
CIPD
professional membership (i.e be a full current professional member with either
Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status)
·
Awareness
of the current issues affecting Local Government in Northern Ireland.
·
Full
current driving licence, or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a
suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out
in full.
·
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.
If
you are interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please
click on the link to send your CV to Caroline and I will be in touch or call
If
this role isn’t suitable but you are looking for a new opportunity, please do
not hesitate to contact our experienced consultants. You can visit our website
in the first instance or call our office.
Please
ensure your CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full
employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full
personal contact details.
Apple
Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this
vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.