ActionAid Head of Human Resources
SALARY: £51,821 - £60,966 p.a
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 24th March 2013
INTERVIEWS: 3rd April 2013
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: 24th March 2013
INTERVIEWS: 3rd April 2013
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation. We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.The current economic climate is making greater internal efficiency a priority. This must be at the forefront of your mind as you set the strategic direction for our UK HR function and ensure it supports the achievement of objectives.
Providing leadership to a professional HR team, you will drive organisational development, reviewing and modernising management practices while promoting the shift to a performance led culture. We will look to you to deliver a perspective on HR trends to senior colleagues to shape strategy and business procedures as well as will set standards and ensure best HR practice. You will also manage our relationship with third party suppliers and consultants, so they provide value for money. Important will be your ability to build our employer reputation through best in class reward, resourcing and employee development strategies.
CIPD qualified and with an impressive record of developing HR strategy in a similar senior HR role you are skilled at reviewing HR structures and business processes, able to make sound financial decisions and control budgets. Comfortable managing competency frameworks you will also have experience of policy and procedures development as well as expertise in working with and negotiating with Trade Unions. Having implemented employee resourcing and talent management processes you are able to support senior managers with sound HR advice.
CIPD qualified and with an impressive record of developing HR strategy in a similar senior HR role you are skilled at reviewing HR structures and business processes, able to make sound financial decisions and control budgets. Comfortable managing competency frameworks you will also have experience of policy and procedures development as well as expertise in working with and negotiating with Trade Unions. Having implemented employee resourcing and talent management processes you are able to support senior managers with sound HR advice.
To apply
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
Recruitment consultancies / agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open vacancies. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.
All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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