Head of People

**Head of People**

(Job Number: 00586)
- Farrans Construction is a leading building and civil engineering contractor delivering projects across the UK and Ireland. Farrans is a distinctive and sizeable business which recognises and values the contribution its people make to the success of the business and its clients. This is a key role managing the HR&D team, supporting day to day activities, and promoting and developing the people agenda in the senior leadership team._

**Job Role Outline**

We are seeking a talented person to lead and manage the HR and Learning & Development activities across the business. The focus of the role will be leading the team and supporting HR operations which meets the HR needs for around forty-five sites across the UK and Ireland.

As a member of the Farrans Construction senior leadership team the post holder will represent, develop and promote change to support the people agenda so Farrans remains a great place to work and invest your career.

This role requires significant HR knowledge, management experience, developed communication skills to influence senior leaders, and a practical mindset to deliver across several jurisdictions.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Manage and support the HR& Development team as a knowledge expert, tactician, and Line Manager.
- Influence seniors to defer on people matters.
- Oversee the effective management of the HR&D team to meet compliance & regulatory requirements, required as our parent is stock exchange listed.
- Regular 1-to-1 meetings and development plans for immediate reports and their staff.
- Monthly HR & Development department report.
- Point of contact for directors and senior managers.
- Chair/guide disciplinary hearings or similar and point of contact for people related legal matters
- Effectively communicate on people matters to promote understanding and engagement with the HR people plan. This is in person, in groups and through presentations and in writing.
- Be an agent for progressive change and development in HR systems and ways of working in the team and across the company

**Qualifications**
- Educated to degree level
- CIPD qualification would be desirable but is not essential.
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle is required.

**Skills and Experience**
- At least 5 years of experience as a senior HR professional, evidenced by in-depth knowledge, the ability to successfully deliver objectives to agreed timescales, skill in managing a broad range of people related issues, and the ability to communicate and influence others, including peers and seniors.
- At least 5 years of experience in managing and developing people, and in leading a team.
- Ideally an understanding of the construction and building materials sectors, or successfully working in a fast paced, demanding and often reactive working environment.
- Able to think and operate strategically and tactically.
- Able to build trust through integrity, intent, capability and results.
- Strong IT skills, including proficient use of MS Office, primarily Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong leadership skills, with an appreciation that the focus of leadership is on unlocking the talents and building the capacity in others rather than as a badge of hierarchy.
- Must have the emotional maturity to hold ground on important issues, to influence and promote buy-in on strategic people issues, and to bring others along with you.
- Able to work collaboratively and effectively with the HR&D leadership team and with peers
- Able to function as a strict confidante on important and sensitive issues.
- Resilient and able to initiate and influence change.

**What we can offer you**

Joining one the of leading construction and civil engineering contractors you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland. Our employees are at the core of everything we do, with this in mind we have our own in-house Learning & Development division who can offer you bespoke career toolkits & pathways.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

- Contributory pensions plan
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Health Package
- 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 24/7 Counselling & Support Healthline
- GP Anytime
- Wellbeing App
- Company Occupational Health
- Family Friendly Policies
- Enhanced Maternity
- Flexible Working Policy
- Access to discounts
- Annual Health & Wellbeing Events
- Cycle to Work Scheme

**Diversity & Inclusion;**

We believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, and it also makes us stronger as a team.

Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace; one that welcomes