We are looking for an experienced, hands-on HR leader. As our senior HR expert, we need someone who will bring strategic thinking as well as being proactive and practical, able to adapt your approach as needed. We are seeking a Head of HR with sound judgement, energy, and a willingness to roll their sleeves up.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an HR business partner/senior level in HR
- Experience of developing and managing successful HR projects with proven results
- Extensive experience of managing change projects such as restructuring programmes, dealing with redundancies and settlement agreements
- Experience of working with trade union representatives
- Team management experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in the education sector
- Experience of working in a charity or care sector
- Experience of negotiating with trade unions.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of employment law and experience of working with legal professionals
- Knowledge of using and managing HR/payroll systems and analysing data
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal with a wide range of staff
- Excellent Word, Excel and data skills
- Understanding of developing/ introducing pay and benefit systems
Desirable
- Experience of procuring HR/payroll systems
- Experience of writing board reports/papers
- Ability to contribute effectively to the Foundation’s wider organisational development
Personal Qualities
- Resilient and flexible – able to work as part of a small, busy team
- Able to manage conflicting priorities and to work directly with senior leaders
- Pragmatic – able to find creative solutions to problems
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of HR/payroll staff
- Prepared to work flexibly and out of hours as required
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in HR or business/management
- CIPD qualification
Desirable
- Membership or fellowship of the CIPD