Head of HR

Job title:

Head of HR

Company

Camphill Communities of Ireland

Job description

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for:

Head of Human Resources

Camphill Communities of Ireland are seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources with the proven ability to manage within a healthcare sector. The Head of HR is operationally responsible for the Human Resource service reporting directly to the CEO. You will work hand in hand with Service Managers and the Heads of Department across the service in guiding and providing leadership. You will be responsible for managing an array of business-critical HR activities and designing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

1 Overall Objectives

· Develop the HR strategy in line with CCoI’s vision and direction.

· Lead change management within the organisation effectively to deliver the desired outcomes.

· To identify the core roles, responsibilities, competencies as well as training and developmental needs for management and staff across the organisation.

· Ensure the development of an appropriate and effective performance management programme to deliver high performance working teams at national, regional and local level.

· Ensure the provision of effective HR processes, systems, teams, policies and procedures to meet the future needs of the organisation.

· To develop and implement effective ER/IR strategies and programmes fostering positive staff engagement.

· Managing relationships with unions & ensuring that the Company’s treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.

· Handling complaints, managing grievance procedures and facilitating counselling in conjunction with other stakeholders.

· Investigating and resolving industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.

· To lead out on Trust in Care investigations across the organisation.

· Ensure consistency in the implementation of and compliance with HR policies and procedures across the organisation.

· Develop an effective recruitment, staff retention and succession planning programme to meet the future needs of the organisation.

· To deliver change through partnership with the various internal and external stakeholders.

· To lead in supporting the senior management team and the workforce in the communities to achieve the delivery of CCoI’s business objectives and clinical strategy.

· To lead on aspects of the development and implementation of strategies to improve efficiencies throughout the organization through greater use of technology.

· The HR Manager will have overall responsibility for talent acquisition within CCoI and will personally demonstrates behaviour consistent with the values of the organisation and ensures this is reflected across the workforce, whereby all staff maintain an awareness of the primacy of the residents in relation to all organisational activities.

· Ensure the development of fully compliant Health & Safety and data protection (GDPR) programmes across the organisation whilst fulfilling the role of Data Protection Officer.

2 Span of Control

CCoI operates a residential and day service in 15 centres, in which approx. 250 residents and day-attendees live and take part in day activities, delivered by a workforce of approx. 500 persons comprised of employees and voluntary co-workers.

This role will require a strong and experienced leader with a proven ability in managing and developing teams and services and will require a self-driven energetic HR professional able to work with a diverse range of employees. This person will be responsible for managing relationships with unions, investigating and resolving industrial relations issues, recruitment, retention, talent management, training and development, change management and succession planning. Attributes and qualities should include:

· Proven ability to manage HR within a health sector environment.

· Experience in delivering effective change management

· A clear ability to develop HR policy and plans in line with a national vision and direction

· Prior experienced in employee relations or industrial relations

· Strong experience in dealing with unions

· Strong knowledge of HR policies & procedures

· In depth knowledge of employment legislations

· Prior experience in Data Protection (GDPR) and Health & Safety requirements

· Strong problem solving, negotiation & influencing skills

· Excellent written, presentational and verbal communication skills

· Excellent diplomatic, influencing, persuading and negotiation skills

· Ability to set own priorities, meet tight deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

· Have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative

· Confident and flexible approach to work

· Ability to manage and influence key stakeholders

3 Key Responsibilities

Key accountabilities of this post are to:

Regulatory compliance – To coordinate the development and implantation, in consultation with the key stakeholders, national policies and guidelines in relation to HRM, GDPR and Health & Safety ensuring that they are fully compliant with legal and regulatory requirements and codes of practice/conduct.

Workforce Planning and Recruitment – to ensure the recruitment and development of high-calibre staff who will be active and creative in furthering the vision and achieving the aims of CCoI.

Liaise with the relevant Trade unions, and other appropriate bodies on matters which impact on the national organisation. Ensure that CCoI locally mirror the national position and deal with the Industrial Relations issues on a national scale.

Change Management – to drive and support change within the organisation at all levels by actively collaborating with key change drivers at national and local level empowering them to drive change, share learning and encourage collaboration across the organisation

Develop and implement effective Employee Relations/Industrial Relations strategies and programmes fostering positive staff engagement. Manage relationships with unions, investigate and resolve industrial relationship issues as well as handling complaints, managing Trust in Care and grievance procedures.

Representational and Leadership role – to promote and support an organisational culture that supports high quality standards and high commitment as well as continuous self-reflection and self-development, including continued professional development.

Performance Management, Staff Development, Support and Team Building – to manage the performance and accountability relationships within the organization, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team.

Develop an overall talent management strategy, including performance management and development, workforce planning, training and development, succession planning and the recruitment and selection process.

Ensure the provision of best HR practice within CCoI.

• Ensure that CCoI’s management and practices meet its statutory obligations and reflect best HR Practice and that the service capacity, model and skills are responsive to current and future demands and change.
• Lead in identifying improvements and initiatives to the HR Function and identify personal development opportunities required for the communities on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Organisational Strategy and associated policies in support of the Organisations’s overall strategy, ensuring employee effectiveness and motivation are maximised.
• Work closely with the other members of the Senior Team to ensure the consistent delivery of an efficient HR service within the Organisation and work to increase the organisation’s overall effectiveness.
• Provide effective leadership on employee relation matters and foster productive and effective relationships with staff and their representative bodies and preparation of documentation/submission with regards to IR issues and represent the Organisation at Third Party fora.
• Ensure the provision of professional support, leadership and advice to line managers in relation to HR best practice including Employment Law, HR Policies & Procedures and staff relations.

Talent Acquisition/Workforce Planning and Management

• Assume oversight and responsibility for the Recruitment Strategy and workforce planning to ensure that it is innovative, creative and contemporary and is responsive to CCoI’s changing needs.
• Ensure all staff have a level of understanding and training required to work in their area of operation, e.g., safeguarding, challenging behaviour, manual handling, medication, etc.
• Ensure that persons engaged in recruiting are mindful of best practices and that they react proactively to cultural and regulatory changes in the disability sector
• Identify and implement organisational development initiatives and structures which support leadership development, innovation, flexibility and high performance.

· Demonstrate excellent influencing and negotiation skills and manage conflict in a diplomatic but appropriately assertive manner

Payroll Management, Staff Records, Information Technology and Data Protection

• Oversight and responsibility for ensuring the highest standard of data integrity within the HR /Payroll Management information systems and full compliance with all relevant legislation including Data Protection.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate staff records and related information and responsibility for the manpower information.
• Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 1998 and 2003 and fulfill the role of Data Protection Officer.
• Ensure that the HR Service makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both care of CCoI’s residents and day-attendees and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
• Collect, interpret and present data and information on activities, staffing and expenditure, as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

· A relevant third level qualification in Human Resources (Essential).

· Masters Level Qualification (Desirable)

· Experience working within the Healthcare sector (Essential).

· A minimum of 5 years consecutive experience in a senior HR role, within the last 5 years (Essential).

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role (Essential)

· A thorough knowledge of current Irish and EU legislation relating to Employment Law. (Essential)

· Previous in-depth experience of union management, Employee Relations and Industrial Relations investigations is essential

· Positive experience of negotiating with Unions and Staff and engaging with WRC and similar bodies (Essential)

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of HIQA requirements and safeguarding requirements including Trust in Care (TIC) investigations (Essential)

· An appropriate level of expertise in Irish and EU data protection laws and practices including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR

Details of the Role:

Salary Scale: Grade 8 equivalent – Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location: HR office in Kilcullen, County Kildare, attendance at other locations as appropriate.

Duration: Fulltime 40 hours – Permanent

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 16th February 2024

Candidates shortlisted will be contacted for immediate interview

Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country resided in for over 6 months over the age of 18, and reference checking.

Camphill is an equal opportunity employer

Expected salary

€84877 per year

Location

Kilcullen, Co Kildare

Job date

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 23:37:21 GMT

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