Head of People

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Open Data Institute Full time

**Head of People**

**Location**:Kings Cross, London

**Salary**:£65,261 per annum pro rata, dependent on experience, plus pension and plus benefits

**Grade**: 3

**Permanent, **Part-Time 2 days office based

**About The ODI**

The Open Data Institute (ODI) is in an exciting period of growth. Reporting to the CEO, the Head of People, is responsible for supporting and leading the operational people function within the ODI.

The ODI is a lively and fast-paced environment which is made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff and partners. We are looking for someone to bring their experience working at a senior leadership level in a similar role. You must be a professionally qualified individual (preferably in human resource management) with experience and capacity to support the wider operational function.

**Role Description**:
Reporting to the CEO, the Head of People is responsible for developing and maintaining the ODI’s values and culture; helping us develop as an organisation, as teams and as people; and responsible for the HR function.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Organisational Development and Strategy**:
Advise the CEO on ODI's organisational development strategy, aligning it with the mission and long-term sustainability goals- Provide reports on organisational development to the CEO and support the Remunerations & Nominations Committee- Foster sustainability by enhancing productivity, retention, diversity, and learning within the organisation- Support and hold the entire ODI team accountable for their work and conduct- Provide pastoral and professional development support to the ODI team

**Human Resources**:
Oversee end-to-end HR operations for approximately 60 team members, with the support of an In-house Recruiter/HR Coordinator- Offer guidance to the Executive Leadership Team on various people-related decisions- Prepare and circulate reports for Chairman's, Board, and Remuneration Committee meetings- Cultivate a collaborative and positive learning culture that motivates all team members to perform their best- Facilitate the refinement, development, and embedding of internal processes and policies that benefit both individuals and the organisation- Establish effective feedback mechanisms across the organisation- Explore new ways to celebrate and recognise successes- Ensure that policies and activities foster an open and inclusive culture

**As the person responsible for the HR function within ODI, your responsibilities with support from the In-house Recruiter & HR Coordinator are to**:
Identify areas for development within the team and collaborate with others to implement structured training and recruitment programs to address them- Assist in identifying and implementing strategies to enhance staff resilience, manage stress, mental health, and performance- Promote and embed good knowledge management practices throughout the organisation- Ensure staff plans align with business needs in terms of delivery and resourcing- Provide advice on organisational structure adjustments as the organisation evolves- Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices, regularly updating policies to reflect current standards- Manage grievance and disciplinary procedures, driving them to resolution- Promote and support employee health and well-being, including mental health awareness- Supervise the maintenance of precise and current employee records- Oversee the HR Information System (IRIS HR & Xero), which involves the onboarding of new hires, upkeep of holiday records, and ensuring regular updates to employee details

**Payroll and Finance Reporting**:
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