Head of People and Culture

5 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom IMPAKT Housing & Support Full time

**ROLE**: Head of People and CultureTYPE: Full Time - PermanentSALARY: £40,000 - £42,000 PALOCATION: BedfordMAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The post holder will provide expert professional advice and support to the management team which supports the organisations business aims, through sound and reasoned advice on Employment law and policy issues. The post-holder in conjunction with the management team will also be responsible for recruitment and selection, employee relations, staff surveys, performance and conduct management, HR information systems, pay and reward, employee relations, and employment which fully reflect the organisations desire to be an employer of choice.Work closely with the Executive Team and line managers, providing them with proactive expert guidance, coaching and support on a full range of HR activities (including policies & procedures, terms & conditions of employment, absence management, restructuring of services, performance management, resource planning and succession planning, staff handbook & redundancy planning) in order to ensure a consistent and fair approach.In consultation with the Director of Finance & Resources, prepare and implement an annual HR Plan to support the overall strategic aims and objectives of the Organisation.Oversee the HR & Recruitmnt Coordinator in the recruitment function including reviewing and writing job descriptions and personnel specifications, developing effective advertising and selection campaigns.Finalising offers and agreeing terms and conditions of employment within agreed procedures, passing final offers and conditions to office administrator for offer letters.Ensure the Organisation’s job evaluation procedure is followed for all new, and from time to time existing, posts and that salary levels commensurate with such evaluation and are advised to the Executive Team, subject as always to affordability and market forces.Manage sickness absence using the Bradford factor.Manage maternity/paternity leave, health issues and medical referrals.Manage investigations, disciplinary and grievance matters in conjunction with the Executive Team and line managers.Advise on employee relations and consultation strategies and policies designed to maximise staff involvement and commitment whilst minimising conflict.Oversite on inductions and probation.Implement a yearly Staff Survey and coordinate areas of concerns in conjunction with the appropriate line manager that may have been highlighted providing action plans and carrying out reviews against those actions.In consultation with the Executive Team and line managers, follow up on individual development needs and source external training provision as and when required, monitoring training costs against budget.Provide training sessions as required to managers on all HR related issues.Assist with any training initiatives, as required.Maintain the HR element of the Trusted Charity MarkAdminister the evaluation of all learning and development activitiesGather data relating to Equal OpportunitiesDevelop and review HR policies & procedures as appropriateUndertake other tasks as agreed with the Director of Finance & Resources Delegated to HR & Recruitment Coordinator: Preparing Job descriptions for advertObtaining Disclosure Barring Services informationPreparing offer letter and agreed terms and conditions of employmentCompiling and chasing referencesKeeping up to date and relevant staff filesCarry out onboarding Induction of new staffSourcing requested external training, with some cost comparison.Booking trainingMaintaining training records (via the training matrix)Administration of Sage HRIS Relationships: Keep up to date with legal requirements and developments and advise management on compliance and risk factors.Provide support to staff on HR issues, as and when required.Act at all times as a positive role model.Promote a tolerant and respectful attitude within the Organisation characterised our values. ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Fully conversant and up-to date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practiseExperience in the development and implementation of employment policies and proceduresSubstantial experience of working in a Human Resources department together with experience of working at policy levelChartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development together with evidence of continuing professional development.Degree standard education desireable.SAGE HR Software knowledge would be an advantage.BENEFITS: Company eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEmployee discountLife insuranceWellness programmeReferral SchemeAward Winning CompanySCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 37.5 hours per week This is an on site role based at our Head Office location in BedfordAPPLICATION DEADLINE:



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