Head of Human Resources

**FCMS (NW) Ltd**

**Job Description for a Head of HR**

**Location**: Based in Newfield House, Blackpool, FY4 4EW but with an expectation that visibility will be required across all services and geographies.

This is a role where a home working and in the office, schedule can be considered.

**Hours**: Full Time - 37 hours

**Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) and 31 days of Annual leave**

**Benefits: A contributory NHS Pension scheme, access to Tusker - car leasing scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, EAP and wellbeing help with financial discounts via ‘The VIP Suite’ (a Reward Gateway Scheme) and free on-site parking at Newfield House.**

**Thank you** for your interest in this role of Head of HR.This role has become available as the current post holder departs to explore a different sector with other challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Head of to oversee and manage the full spectrum of HR operations whilst aligning to one of the company’s goals - ‘To be a Great Place to Work’.

**Our ‘Why’**:To nurture an environment of inspiration, innovation and disruption so that people in our world receive exceptional healthcare for this generation, and the next.

Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:
**Our key expectations are**:
Ø Self-awareness - Living authentically

Ø Adaptability
- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation

Ø Openness - What you see is what you get

Ø Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible

Ø Generosity of spirit
- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness

Ø Ability to have fun - Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself

**Why you’ll love this role**:
You will have the opportunity to influence our HR strategy. You will lead a dedicated HR team of 9 people, consisting of two HR Business Partners, two People Managers and a fabulous team of HR and Recruitment specialists. You will shape the company’s human resources service whilst focussing on core functions, recruitment, employee relations, reward and benefits management, legal and regulatory compliance.

You will drive key HR initiatives that enhance our operational efficiency. You will be part of a company that values a positive culture, communication, collaboration, inclusivity, and wellbeing.

You will enjoy working in a changing and flexible environment, building rapport easily with numerous internal and external partners and be a truly people-focused individual.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**:
Due to the nature of this role, this is not a task list but areas that you will influence, establish credibility in and build upon our team’s accountability:
You will align HR policies with our strategic business objectives. You will manage our HR team and ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures and legislation

There is a need to excel in talent acquisition, performance management and employee engagement, ensuring that we have the right employees, motivated and equipped to contribute to the company's success and their experience of working in this organisation

You will be an ambassador of the company's values with strong leadership and inspirational behaviour

Representing the HR department consistently and with professionalism. Being a role model is essential

Supporting the evolution of People Analytics - Translating key data into an effective resource to influence teams on the best course of action, providing information by interpreting people data and analysing figures

Giving advice and overseeing complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary matters and managing difficult cases with professionalism, in the interest of the individual, company, team and ultimately our patients and clients

Enhancing and promoting service accountabilities for the range of HR functions

Overseeing the recruitment strategy and its process and implementation, being aware of the marketplace, growth and internal workforce needs

Updating and reviewing HR policies, procedures, and advice in line with current and evolving law

Champion a culture that continuously reviews the basics, making recommendations for improvements

Provide professional leadership, support and development to HR staff, in order to increase knowledge, share best practice and to ensure that relevant professional standards are met

Demonstrate commercial insight - working to deliver commercially focused people strategies

Have experience of managing situations, like TUPE and Redundancy, if necessary, advising and coaching managers through this and leading where necessary

Evidence of having a passion for working with people and caring about what we do

Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives

Ensure managers are sufficiently skilled in workforce issues and enabled to act appropriately

Lead on a variety of projects