Head of Human Resources at Kest Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Provide reports on all areas of HR, Payroll and Learning and Development
• Advise and strategize on the development of effective employment policies across the company
• Provide professional leadership, support and development to HR staff, in order to increase knowledge, share best practice and to ensure that relevant professional standards are met.
• Ensure that the company complies with current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation
• Manage the execution of the HR Strategy and core areas of the HR department including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Workforce Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Reward and Recognition, as well as maintaining and improving HR systems and management of the HR budget
• Drive the continuous development with focus on engagement & welfare activities, maximising productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers and building leadership capability.
• Take a lead role in transforming and strengthening the organisational culture, ensuring that the company values and approach are displayed.
• Execute a plan for diversity, equality, and inclusion that aligns with company values, business strategy and commitments.
• Ensure managers are sufficiently skilled and enabled to access appropriate guidance and information to manage workforce issues.

Qualifications, Licences and Certifications
The essential qualifications required to become Head of HR include:

• Accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Manage (CIPD)
• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology or a Business related subject
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a HR role.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a management role.
• Fluent level of both spoken and written English.
• In addition to the essential qualifications, employers will be looking for:
• The ability to create people strategy.
• Commercial acumen and experience of using metrics for driving performance.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• A pro-active attitude and a passion for leading with integrity.
• Superior interpersonal skills and a positive, approachable manner.
• A proactive and agile work ethic.
• A curious mindset, to think innovatively and rationally about concerns and come up with creative solutions
• Experience of managing a skilled team and make quick but rational decisions.
• In depth knowledge of Employment Law.
• Thorough and methodical attention to detail.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise, problem-solve and use your initiative.
• First-rate communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to be an inspiring role model who encourages collaboration.
• Commitment to continual personal development.
• The ability to accept and provide feedback, be challenged on your advice, and work well unde.
• Proficient I.T. skills.