HR Director / Associate Director of People - 6 month FTC

Hays; Yate; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A large public sector organization is seeking an HR Director / Associate Director of People for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves leading the HR function, supporting management, and fostering employee engagement within a hybrid working environment. Competitive salary up to £87k pa plus benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday arrangements

Contributory pension schemes

Corporate induction programme

Learning and development opportunities

Well-being support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management and leadership theory and best practice.
• Ability to act as a role model and advocate for best people practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People/HR function and provide a robust framework.
• Support and coach Managers to be confident leaders.
• Encourage regular and constructive two-way dialogue.

Skills

Knowledge of human and organisational dimensions

Articulate and persuasive communicator

Excellent project management skills

Job description

HR Director / Associate Director of People - 6 month FTC

HR Director / Associate Director of People - 6 month FTC

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Your new company
This is a large public sector organisation - A not-for-profit social enterprise. The organisation is committed to serving our communities as a Community Interest Company. Their activities provide benefit to all members of the population of the areas they cover.
Your new role
HRD / Associate Director of People, 6 month FTC, up to £87k pa + benefits. Public sector organisation, hybrid working with Bristol office. You'll be supporting the Chief People Officer to build people practices. You will lead the People/HR function and provide a robust framework underpinned by reliable, client-focused, efficient systems and processes. You will be leading the EDI & Staff Engagement function and embed good people management practice, which reflects the organisations values - being innovative, inclusive, and influential. Support and coach Managers to be confident, enabled and empowered leaders who engage and inspire their team. You'll be focused on ensuring employees can access regular and relevant development opportunities that enable them to do their job in a safe, effective, and caring way, and reach their full potential. In this post you'll encourage regular and constructive two-way dialogue throughout the organisation so employees feel well-informed, valued, and engaged with the objectives of organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
Knowledge of human and organisational dimensions of change, learning and development.
Knowledge of where organisational development can be used to effect positive outcomes.
Knowledge of management and leadership theory and best practice.
Knowledge of and skills to devise and use tools (process and behavioural) for working with teams and individuals.
Knowledge and skills to influence across a broad range of stakeholders and within challenging environments - 'politically astute'.
Articulate and persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate complex information to all levels of the organisation.
Excellent project management skills: able to plan, deliver to timescales, communicate, manage expectations, report progress.
Ability to act as a role model and advocate for best people practice.

What you'll get in return
6 month fixed term contract.

• Generous holiday arrangements and a holiday trading scheme
• Contributory pension schemes including the a generous pension scheme for many roles
• Corporate induction programme with the opportunity to meet our senior leadership team and service users
• Fantastic range of learning and development opportunities
• A Staff Forum and a Staff Survey so everyone has a voice at work
• Well-being support including free staff physiotherapy service, occupational health
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Your new company
This is a large public sector organisation - A not-for-profit social enterprise. The organisation is committed to serving our communities as a Community Interest Company. Their activities provide benefit to all members of the population of the areas they cover.
Your new role
HRD / Associate Director of People, 6 month FTC, up to £87k pa + benefits. Public sector organisation, hybrid working with Bristol office. You'll be supporting the Chief People Officer to build people practices. You will lead the People/HR function and provide a robust framework underpinned by reliable, client-focused, efficient systems and processes. You will be leading the EDI & Staff Engagement function and embed good people management practice, which reflects the organisations values - being innovative, inclusive, and influential. Support and coach Managers to be confident, enabled and empowered leaders who engage and inspire their team. You'll be focused on ensuring employees can access regular and relevant development opportunities that enable them to do their job in a safe, effective, and caring way, and reach their full potential. In this post you'll encourage regular and constructive two-way dialogue throughout the organisation so employees feel well-informed, valued, and engaged with the objectives of organisation.

What you'll need to succeed
Knowledge of human and organisational dimensions of change, learning and development.
Knowledge of where organisational development can be used to effect positive outcomes.
Knowledge of management and leadership theory and best practice.
Knowledge of and skills to devise and use tools (process and behavioural) for working with teams and individuals.
Knowledge and skills to influence across a broad range of stakeholders and within challenging environments - 'politically astute'.
Articulate and persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate complex information to all levels of the organisation.
Excellent project management skills: able to plan, deliver to timescales, communicate, manage expectations, report progress.
Ability to act as a role model and advocate for best people practice.

What you'll get in return
6 month fixed term contract.

• Generous holiday arrangements and a holiday trading scheme
• Flexible working
• Contributory pension schemes including the a generous pension scheme for many roles
• Corporate induction programme with the opportunity to meet our senior leadership team and service users
• Fantastic range of learning and development opportunities
• Clear career development pathways
• A Staff Forum and a Staff Survey so everyone has a voice at work
• Staff discounts (incl. bus passes)
• Well-being support including free staff physiotherapy service, occupational health
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

HRD, HR Director, OD, Head of HR

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