JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Senior Human Resources Manager REPORTS TO Director of Human Resources

SALARY Cluster 7 HOURS 37 per week PURPOSE OF POST: To contribute to the development of the HR strategy and lead on the delivery the HR business plan. To ensure that the HR function proactively supports the organisation to achieve its objectives. To lead, develop and motivate an effective and professional HR team. KEY OUTCOMES The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the post holder To manage the HR team ensuring that they are clear about expected standards of performance, motivated and developed to provide professional HR services; To ensure that effective and appropriate HR Policies and Procedures are in place which meet legal requirements, best practice and organisational objectives; To ensure that managers and staff receive effective and appropriate advice and support on the implementation and interpretation of HR policies and procedures; To continually review and monitor progress against the HR action and objectives and ensure that staff and budget resources are appropriately allocated and deployed; To ensure that effective communication mechanisms are in place to make sure that the ICO maximises opportunities for communication

and consultation, and obtains buy in and commitment of staff and managers. To develop mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of Human Resources and produce regular reports on key HR performance indicators to ensure service delivery is consistent and in line with agreed standards; Ensure that effective learning and development, recruitment and health and safety strategies, procedures and polices are developed, implemented and monitored. To manage and monitor the effectiveness of service level agreements between ICO and external contractors for HR Services. To manage and lead on HR projects and initiatives ensuring that implementation is achieved on time and in budget.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Criteria Education and Qualifications Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or relevant equivalent qualification Work Experience About 3 years experience in a generalist or senior HR role

How Assessed Application form / Certificates

Application form / Interview

About 3 years experience of leading and managing people

Application form / Interview

Experience of project management from concept to sign off.

Application

Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner

Interview

Knowledge, skills and ability.

Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.

Application / Interview / test

Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Application / Interview / Presentation

Personally Effective excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate

Interview / test

Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change

Interview

Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved

Interview