Deputy Director of Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Global HR Director and HRLT to drive forward the development and delivery of the People Enabling Strategy and HR Plan on behalf of the function and University.
• As a key part of the HR Leadership Team (HRLT) identify opportunities and understand functional strategies that support the People Enabling Strategy and as a result the University Strategy 2025.
• Support the Global Director of HR with the organizational design and day to day operation of the HR function as the HR Lead for Human Resources.
• Support the development and delivery of the HR Transformation agenda against the University’s immediate business plan and Strategy 2035.
• Lead on the continual review and development of existing and new HR Policies and Procedures to ensure we are compliant with statutory obligations and support our aspirations of being an employer of choice.
• Identify, interpret and translate University Strategies into operational planning and outcomes, keeping in mind the broader organizational system and the external environment.
• Deputize for Global Director of HR where required.
• Build productive, visible and effective professional relationships across the University and with external stakeholders.
• Lead on change with the HR function, developing the capability and capacity within the team to support effectively on change management, influencing and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Represent the Directorate and University on internal and external committees as appropriate.
• Contribute actively to governance and risk management within the Directorate.
• Provide clear leadership and management of the HR annual plan to drive a coherent operating structure, collaboration and capacity management to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of a high-quality service, developing high professional standards and excellent customer service.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of all HR services within agreed service levels, providing regular opportunities to review service levels, metrics and feedback, ensuring consistency and continuous improvement of service.
• Ensure timely, accurate and informative provision of statutory and other reports and metrics and contribute through insight to the agenda setting and production of committee meetings i.e. Staff Committee.

Qualification & Requirements

Essential

• Experience of leading, growing and developing a team.
• Experience of leading and managing change within the HR function and client organization.
• Project Management skills and experience of using project management methodology to lead programs within HR and working closely with the client.
• Demonstrable experience of managing resources, workloads and changing priorities for self and others.
• Ability to operate in a complex environment, preferably with experience of a global organization.
• Demonstrable ability to work within a fast-changing environment.
• Proven experience of dealing with and leading in uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Good track record of developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external customers, peers, stakeholders and others.
• Ability and willingness to learn new digital skills and capabilities appropriate to your role and how it evolves.

Desirable

• Chartered Member of CIPD
• Experience as an HR Shared Services Manager ideally in a global or complex organization.
• Experience in setting up a Shared Services function or demonstrable experience of transforming an existing Shared Services function.
• Experience of operating in a complex global environment

Benefits

Grade 10

• Competitive depending on experience and qualifications

Annual Leave

• 33 days, plus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday)

Pension Benefits

• Staff on grade 10 can opt to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme The University currently contributes the equivalent of 14.5% of an employee’s annual salary and the employee currently contributes 6.1%. The employee gets tax relief on his/her contributions. National Insurance savings are also available through PensionPlus, and the option to increase pension value through Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). Death in service benefits of 3 x annual salary plus a pension for dependents, long-term illness cover (after 2 years membership)

Sickness Benefits

• A member of staff on sick leave may receive up to 6 months full pay followed by up to 6 months half pay.

Additional Benefits

• Additional benefits include, free parking, discounted sports provision and career development opportunities. For further information on our generous reward package please review our reward and benefit section.

Total Benefit

• £86,158.00 – £108,940.00

Note: Use our total rewards calculator https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided.