HR & Training Director

Head of Human Resources – Human Resources Department – Head Office (Ref: 950) Location: Head Office, Salford Quays, M50 3XZ. Please note that this position is fully office based. A vacancy exists for Head of Human Resources based at the Union’s Head Office. The postholder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job, which will include working outside of normal office hours and travelling to any part of the UK which may involve overnights at short notice. A Union car will be provided, and applicants must hold a valid driving licence and are required to live within 50 miles of Head Office. Defined contribution pension.· Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days rising to 32 days plus bank and customary holidays (pro-rata to commencing month in holiday year and number of days a week worked). · Free onsite parking, subject to availability.· Free health assessments (post probation). To direct and manage the work of the Human Resources Department ensuring the provision of a full and comprehensive Human Resources service to the Union. Providing a confidential support service to the Executive and Administration Officer on all matters relating to the employment of staff, policies and procedures and specialist confidential work on behalf of the Union’s Central Officials. A degree in human resources, business administration or a related field and/or a professional relevant certification in HR (e.g. progressive HR experience in a senior HR leadership role; experience in advising on the strategic direction of an HR function, including the development of HR policies and procedures on personnel-related issues such as performance management, recruitment and selection, grievance and disciplinary procedures, absence management, employment contracts, employment law and equal opportunities; ability to deal effectively with diverse and complex HR and employment law issues; o’ or telephone Paula O’Dowd on , quoting Ref: 950. No agencies please….