Workforce Planning

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

We are currently recruiting for a Workforce Planning & Implementation Officer to work on a full-time, long-term contract with a local police force.

**Role overview**:
To provide professional HR advice guidance and support to the organisation in relation to business planning and other change management processes.

To monitor and maintain a robust, efficient and effective police and staff corporate redeployment process.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- To assist the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager deliver robust and resilient workforce planning so that the aims and objectives determined by the Chief Constable are met
- Supporting the police officer and police staff redeployment processes by identifying suitable alternative roles for individuals displaced through restructures, welfare or medical reasons, including those on adjusted duties
- To support managers and staff with the implementation of organisational change programmes and restructures.
- To advise on existing and new employment legislation and case law to assist with resourcing decisions.
- To manage and promote a culture of service excellence and continuous improvements within the Workforce planning team thereby ensuring the Force is provided with an efficient and effective HR service
- To administer the vacancy clearance process, making equitable resourcing decisions in consultation with the Trade Unions, Federation & Staff Associations taking into account the needs of the business.
- Provide management information which forecasts and assists strategic decision making, including for corporate and chief officer meetings
- To provide advice on resourcing issues, including vacancy management, change management and succession planning.
- To provide advice and support to the implementation of organisational restructures and workforce modernisation programmes, including shift rota changes.
- To assist with the role profile library, in collaboration with HR Governance (from a JE perspective) and Recruitment (from a selection perspective), to ensure its up to date and reflects current organisational structures.
- To produce reports, briefing notes and regular updates to management.
- To support the HR SMT in order to meet operational demand. Whilst the post holder will have primary responsibility within their designated portfolio, there is an expectation that they will assist throughout the HR Department as required by organisational need.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering a high standard of service with an emphasis on quality at all times.
- Embrace a continuous learning culture by identifying and embedding organisational learning opportunities.
- To promote and comply with our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and Lancashire Constabulary’s policy on health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.
- To be responsible for improving personal performance by actively engaging in the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) process.

**Knowledge**:
Level 5 CIPD qualification or equivalent or willingness to achieve within 2 academic years

Associate membership of CIPD and able to demonstrate continual professional development within HR (following successful course of study)

**Experience**:
Experience of tasking and directing staff

Experience of advising and providing guidance on recruitment, resourcing and/or organisational change initiatives

Experience of producing accurate written information and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail

Experience of maintaining and interrogating HR/IT systems

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to solve problems logically and systematically

Experience of working to conflicting deadlines and tight timescales within a busy environment

Experience of using Microsoft Software Applications, including Word, Excel & Outlook

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed

Red Snapper Justice is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.