JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Temporary Human Resources Manager – Maternity Cover

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Provision of a professional Human Resources service, project and premises management

Date last reviewed: Issue 2 – May 2015

Main Duties/Responsibilities

1. Implement effective HR strategy which supports the strategic visions, mission and aims of CITB-NI in conjunction with the Chief Executive.

2. Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures which meet current legislative and best practice requirements and ensure the effective delivery of HR services.

3. Provide advice, support and guidance to the Board, management and staff.

4. In conjunction with the Chief Executive and Accountant, set HR and Site Maintenance budgetary requirements, maintain expenditure within approved limits and implement procurement policy.

5. Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of the recruitment and selection process, ensuring fair participation and that contact with all applicants is conducted professionally.

6. Ensure excellent employee relations are maintained through effective internal communications, consultations and negotiations.

7. In conjunction with the Board and Executive Management Team, ensure standards of conduct are identified, communicated and maintained. Advise on the implementation of the Disciplinary and Dismissal Procedure if required.

8. Develop and implement project plans for the benefit of the Construction Industry in Northern Ireland. The focus of such projects will largely be training & development interventions.

9. Manage all aspects of the premises including line management of the Premises Officer and cleaning contractor.

10. Act as Equality Officer ensuring equality and diversity issues are taken into account at Board level and compliance with Section 75. Preparation of Section 75 annual progress reports, annual monitoring return and Article 55 reviews.

11. Provision of timely management information in relation to headcount, labour turnover, absence levels, workforce profile etc in order to support sound decision making.

12. Ensure performance management processes are implemented, annual organisational learning and development plans developed, effectively implemented within budgetary requirements and evaluated to ensure value for money is achieved. This will include assisting the Board, Chief Executive and management team to maintain Investor in People status.

13. Act as Health and Safety co-ordinator ensuring effective policy and procedures, ensure risks are identified and hazards controlled. Chair the internal Health and Safety Committee.

14. Any other relevant and appropriate duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Temporary Human Resources Manager – Maternity Cover

Date last reviewed: Issue 2 – May 2015

Essential Competencies

At least Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Effective communicator both oral and written, with an ability to analyse and present

information. Effective people manager demonstrating leadership and organisational skills. Excellent knowledge of best practice HR procedures and current legislative

requirement. Ability to work on own initiative within tight deadlines. IT literate including Word, Excel, Outlook and computerised HR systems. Valid Full Driving Licence.

Desirable

At least Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Experience of project management NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Experience of premises management.

Personal Commitments

This role involves a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. The post may include occasional travel to other locations throughout Northern

Ireland. A flexi-time scheme is currently in operation