Job Description HR Director

Job Title

Human Resources Director

Reports to

Insert as applicable e.g. Board of Directors

Team/

 Department

Human Resources Team – Essex

Location

Head office in Braintree or such other location that may be required of the job role

Website details can be inserted here

Job Ref & about the organisation  

Social Media info etc 

Core Objectives

The role also includes becoming a member of the company’s Board of Directors and necessitates compliance with all requirements, including statutory obligations, of a Board member.

Main Tasks/Duties and Responsibilities 

– responsibility for  the overall human resources activities of the organisation

– meet your targets and those of the team as a whole

– smooth running of the of the team

– contribute to training and development of the team

– adhere to statutory obligations and agreed quality and best practice guidelines

– comply with all  requirements, including statutory obligations, as a member of the Board of Directors

Day to day responsibilities for the team as agreed with the Board of Directors to include:

– provide advice, guidance and support to the organisation with regards to employment legislation and issues, organisation policies and practices

–  effective liaison, support and assistance between the Board of Directors, the department and remainder of organisation

– identify the lack of and/or improvements to policy and process, assess effectiveness of current policies and processes, and recommend and implement required changes

– direct, manage and carry out interviews, including exit interviews, as required, providing effective feedback to managers and summary information  for necessary reports

– design and deliver training courses within the organisation as required

– liaise with external agencies relation to HR matters

– direct, manage and assist in directing the overall performance of the HR team

– recruitment, training, appraise and manage performance, development, coaching and general support of all team members to ensure targets are met

– reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis

– developing plans for team activities to include strategy to achieve agreed targets

– prepare and agree individual action plans and targets for all team members

– assist in the development and preparation of the organisation’s HR strategy and general business planning

– delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and reviews

– set an example for team members of commitment, HR activities, work ethics and habits and personal character

– maintain accurate records as required

– responsibly use resources and control expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls

– adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

– interact and co-operate with the all members of the organisation and its suppliers and clients/customers

From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role, even where these fall outside of your own department/team.

You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with the Board of Directors. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.

Hours

Insert if applicable Your job will be a mixture of travel and office based.

Secondary Tasks/duties

You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues, and the Organisation and its customers/clients. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the organisation’s rules, procedures and policies

Management / supervisory responsibilities

People or equipment

You have responsibility for other team members who will report directly to you

Equipment

You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role and to your team. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used by the team is maintained and can be used/operated at all times.

Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role

– CIPD and other qualifications sufficient to perform the job role – insert as applicable e.g.  minimum BA

– languages required – insert as applicable e.g.  English, Welsh

– experience in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g.  minimum 5 years

– good understanding of HR issues and employment law

– an understanding of the obligations, including statutory obligations, of being a member of the Board of Directors

– leadership with ability to drive the organisation’s HR

– proven ability to coach and develop others

– high integrity and honesty in all dealings

– excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills

– project management skills

– ability to work under pressure

– full driving licence

insert anything else as required

You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the organisation and any applicable rules, regulations (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.

Special working Conditions

Insert following if applicable – The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires

Approved by Name

John Smith

Job Role

Insert details as applicable

Date approved

10/11/2012