Interim Head of HR

Interim Head of HR
Looking for your next career move in public sector HR? VANRATH are partnering with a local public sector organisation to recruit for an Interim Head of HR who will develop and deliver strategy, advise the Director, Chief Executive and Corporate Leadership Team and play an active role in corporate organisational development.
About you

• A third level qualification in a relevant subject or professional qualification of an equivalent level.

OR

• 5 years' relevant management experience as outlined below.
• CIPD professional membership (i.e be a full current professional member with either Chartered Member or Chartered Fellow status)
• 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.

• The ability to deliver successful HR services in a complex and unionised organisation that is customer focused and results driven.
• 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

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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.
• Create a culture of collaboration through the HR partnership model developed including a clear framework of accountability to ensure delivery of shared objectives.
• 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.

For further information on this job, or any other HR job in Belfast or Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Emma Hall for a confidential chat today.