• We are looking for an experienced Head of Human Resources to ensure that all human resources (HR) operations are carried on smoothly and effectively.
• You will be responsible for developing HR strategies and providing sound advice to senior management on all related subjects.
• An HR Head must be an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all matters concerning HR departments.
• You should be able to manage programs and lead staff while also possessing a strong strategic mindset.
• The goal is to ensure that all HR needs of the company are being met and are aligned with all business objectives.

Key duties:

• Represent the HR department consistently and with professionalism - facing the boardroom, conference circuit and workforce with confidence and skill.
• Translate key data into an effective and commercially focused HR and people strategy, working with senior management and influencing them on the best course of action.
• Provide company-wide information by interpreting people data and analyzing figures on staff turnover, cost per hire etc.
• Give counsel and oversee complex employee relations issues such as grievance and disciplinary cases and manage difficult cases with professionalism.
• Establish departmental accountabilities for the range of HR functions from talent acquisition to health and safety compliance.
• Devise recruitment strategy and oversee its implementation. Interview senior hires where necessary.
• Co-ordinate remuneration policies and advice senior management on staff salaries in reference to external benchmarks.
• Update and review HR policies, procedures and guidelines and enforce organization values.
• Champion a performance culture and continuously review productivity and employee development making recommendations for improvements.
• Control the HR budget and report on current and future staffing costs and initiatives.
• Lead on special projects and communicate and direct on strategy and implementation.
• Champion change initiatives getting buy-in from board members.
• Ensure legal compliance is met in all HR activities.
• Challenge the Board where appropriate and suggest alternative paths.
• Deliver bad news and offer pragmatic solutions.
• Continuously review the responsibilities of the HR department and make bold decisions when necessary.

Requirements

• Proven experience as HR Head
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices
• A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Diligent and firm with high ethical standards
• MBA in human resources