Senior Human Resources Manager

St Helena Government; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is seeking a Senior Human Resources practitioner with a strong background in leadership within public service. The role involves providing expert guidance on employee relations and leading a team of HR professionals. Candidates should have a degree in HR Management or Organizational Development and hold appropriate CIPD qualifications. A commitment to adapting to the culture of St Helena and contributing to its community development is essential.

Benefits

International Supplement

Relocation Allowances

Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5%

30 days Annual Leave plus Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in leading HR teams in large, complex organisations.
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation is essential.
• Ability to adapt to the culture and community of St Helena.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations.
• Lead a team of qualified HR professionals.
• Contribute to workforce and community development.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations

HR transformation projects

CIPD Level 7

Education

Degree in HR Management or Organisational Development

Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Human Resources practitioner, with experience gained at senior level within large/complex organisations. Ideally with local authority or government background. Reporting to the Head of HR and OD, this 2‑year assignment will provide on‑island senior level HR leadership for a busy, complex HR workload in a diverse public service organisation.

Responsibilities

With demonstrable experience of successfully leading a team of qualified HR professionals, you will provide expert guidance, advice and information to ensure both day‑to‑day complex employee relations and strategic people‑related matters are dealt with efficiently, effectively and in compliance with St Helena legislation, policy and practice. As a Senior Manager you will need to be self‑sufficient, self‑motivated, resilient and empathetic, with the ability to develop and nurture talent within the team. To live, work and thrive on St Helena you will need to be resilient, approachable and build a meaningful and trusting relationship with colleagues and local people, adapting to the culture and ways of working and living on this unique and beautiful island. Experience of working internationally in small communities will be a distinct advantage.

Qualifications

With degree level education or equivalent in HR Management or Organisational Development and qualified to CIPD Level 7 or equivalent, you will have attained Chartered MCIPD or Chartered FCIPD or equivalent member/registration status. In addition to the above, your track record will include delivering successful Workforce Planning and successful HR transformational and modernisation projects across diverse organisations. Working knowledge of current UK employment legislation is essential. You must also demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your senior expertise to ensure the broadest benefit to St Helena. As an officer funded through the Technical Co‑Operation Programme, you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.

Benefits

• An International Supplement, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh
• Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information at sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh
• Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
• Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays