Head of Human Resources

FCMS

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Job summary

Welcome to FCMS!

Thank you for your interest in this role of Head of HR. This role has become available as the current post holder departs to explore a different sector with other challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Head of to oversee and manage the full spectrum of HR operations whilst aligning to one of the companys goals To be a Great Place to Work.

The ideal candidate will be able to support our strategic direction and be hands-on, ensuring that HR processes are streamlined, legally compliant, and support a positive employee experience to our 800+ employed workforce.

Location: Based in Newfield House, Blackpool, FY4 4EW but with an expectation that visibility will be required across all services and geographies.

This is a role where a home working and in the office, schedule can be considered.

Hours: Full Time 37 hours

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) and 31 days of Annual leave

Main duties of the job

Why youll love this role:

You will have the opportunity to influence our HR strategy. You will lead a dedicated HR team of 9 people, consisting of two HR Business Partners, two People Managers and a fabulous team of HR and Recruitment specialists. You will shape the companys human resources service whilst focussing on core functions, recruitment, employee relations, reward and benefits management, legal and regulatory compliance.

You will drive key HR initiatives that enhance our operational efficiency. You will be part of a company that values a positive culture, communication, collaboration, inclusivity, and wellbeing.

You will enjoy working in a changing and flexible environment, building rapport easily with numerous internal and external partners and be a truly people-focused individual.

About us

The ethos of FCMS as a social enterprise, health and wellbeing services provider is to be passionate in its drive to ensure that patients and callers remain the central focus of all that it does. Coupled with excellent and well-established clinical governance systems and extremely effective operational expertise, it has meant that the company has the ability to strategically visualise, develop, and implement award winning services.

Over many years we have invested in our staff so that we have a core team of highly trained individuals who can manage the needs of our patients and callers. Our staff are able to significantly improve the service delivery and user experience due to their considerable experience and commitment to what they do.

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

U0051-24-0112

Job locations

Newfield House

Vicarage Lane

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY4 4EW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Due to the nature of this role, this is not a task list but areas that you will influence, establish credibility in and build upon our teams accountability:

You will align HR policies with our strategic business objectives. You will manage our HR team and ensure compliance with evolving employment laws and current regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures and legislation

There is a need to excel intalent acquisition, performance management and employee engagement, ensuring that we have the right employees, motivated and equipped to contribute to the company's success and their experience of working in this organisation

You will be an ambassador of the company's values with strong leadership and inspirational behaviour

Representing the HR department consistently and with professionalism. Being a role model is essential

Supporting the evolution of People Analytics - Translating key data into an effective resource to influence teams on the best course of action, providing information by interpreting people data and analysing figures

Giving advice and overseeing complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary matters and managing difficult cases with professionalism, in the interest of the individual, company, team and ultimately our patients and clients

Use solid employment law knowledge and proven experience of applying updated legislation to issues

Enhancing and promoting service accountabilities for the range of HR functions

Overseeing the recruitment strategy and its process and implementation, being aware of the marketplace, growth and internal workforce needs

Updating and reviewing HR policies, procedures, and advice in line with current and evolving law

Champion a culture that continuously reviews the basics, making recommendations for improvements

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

Demonstrate commercial insight working to deliver commercially focused people strategies

Have experience of managing situations, like TUPE and Redundancy, if necessary, advising and coaching managers through this and leading where necessary

Evidence of having a passion for working with people and caring about what we do

Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives

Ensure managers are sufficiently skilled in workforce issues and enabled to act appropriately

Lead on a variety of projects including digital in HR development and communicate and direct on implementation of strategic focus.

Champion change initiatives and be at ease with experimenting to achieve success

Use your legal knowledge and HR experience to manage risk in a pragmatic and agile way

Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities, continuously reviewing the responsibilities of the HR department

Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).