Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is primarily responsible for managing the HR function and all associated HR services and specialisms. The post holder will innovatively lead and influence the development and delivery of an efficient and effective HR service delivery model that reflects professional best practice and the operational needs of the organisation.

Main Activities:

1. Working in partnership with the Director of Human Resources in leading and co-ordinating the delivery of the organisation’s People Strategy.
2. Leading on the implementation of recommendations identified within a recent external review of the HR service delivery model.
3. Developing a business partnering approach to HR service delivery, ensuring that optimal operational delivery is achieved through effective people management.
4. Overseeing the high level performance of the Human Resources functions including attraction and talent acquisition; recruitment and retention; employee engagement; equality, diversity and inclusion; reward and recognition; organisational culture; attendance and wellbeing; performance management, employee and industrial relations, strategic workforce planning and Human Resources partnering.
5. Providing strategic advice to the organisation on all aspects of people management and employment legislation, ensuring that all HR guidance and practice reflects emerging best practice and employment law.
6. Implementing initiatives to promote and raise the profile of the Police Service of Northern Ireland as an employer of choice, particularly within under-represented communities.
7. Liaising with senior internal customers to develop, agree and oversee Service Level Agreements and associated Key Performance Indicators in order to ensure a customer focused approach to HR service delivery.
8. Providing business focussed and innovative Human Resources solutions that effectively prepare the organisation for anticipated changes in policing demand at a local and national level.
9. Overseeing the effective and efficient use of resources to ensure that HR functions and services are high quality and value for money.
10. Ensuring effective governance within the Human Resources function and taking accountability for fulfilling all statutory functions.
11. Devising and implementing an audit programme for HR against corporate standards, developing subsequent actions to continuously improve service delivery.
12. Engaging actively with representative bodies, trade unions and staff networks regarding Human Resources matters.
13. Benchmarking with external stakeholders and professional bodies to keep abreast of national developments, share best practice and network with those responsible for Human Resources within other organisations.
14. Chairing organisational committees and participating as an integral member of key governance boards, in actively responding to emerging strategic issues and ensuring workforce governance and accountability.

This Job Description reflects the main duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.

Applications Close: 3pm on Monday 16th September 2024.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to being representative of the community we serve and welcomes all applicants interested in a career in policing.