JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose:

The Head of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for the leadership and management of the HR Department and is responsible for ensuring the effective management of human resources in support of the Unit’s mission and strategy.

Notes & Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR leadership:
   • Develop and implement HR strategies, plans and initiatives that align with the Unit’s key objectives; and,
   • Advise senior management on effective workforce planning and organizational development.
2. Operational strategy and planning:
   • Oversee the recruitment, selection and onboarding processes to support the attraction of highly skilled and talented individuals to the Unit; and,
   • Ensure recruitment practices support and promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in line with the Unit’s agreed ECI principles.
3. Employee relations and compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with local and (where applicable) international employment laws and regulations, employment standards and Unit policies, acting as an expert advisor; and,
   • Ensure suitable policies and guidance are in place for the Unit to address employee grievances and workplace conflicts, including mediation support working closely with the managers.
4. Compensation and benefits management:
   • Oversee the development and periodic review of competitive compensation structures; and,
   • Manage employee benefits and ensure they align with appropriately benchmarked standards.
5. HR operations and data management:
   • Build and manage the HR Department, ensuring that the services provision meets needs of the Unit and are flexible in adapting to changing internal and external environments; and,
   • Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data protection compliance.
6. Financial management:
   • Managing the HR department budget, including forecasting staff and non-staff cost on an annual basis.