Head of People
Location: Hybrid working - Tower Hill, London and homeworking
Salary: £70,000 pa
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you ready to use your senior HR/People leadership expertise to drive positive change, and support a mission-driven organisation?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of People to join our People Culture and Inclusion directorate as we modernise our colleague experience.
As Head of People, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing effective strategies and plans to support St Mungo’s strategic goals. You will lead and manage the Business Partner and HR Shared Services teams, ensuring they have the direction, support, and development needed to excel and modernise our services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategically significant projects, including reviewing operational People processes, retendering the HR system, and advancing our commitment to anti-racism.
- Provide HR and ER advice to senior managers on complex cases and take a leading role in union relations.
- Oversee remuneration procedures, employee benefits, and strategic People Business Partnering.
- Ensure efficient HR services, including onboarding, administration, and payroll.
This role requires a minimum of 2 days per week at our Central Office in Tower Hill, London, for training, collaboration, team building, and relationship-building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
About you
If you are an experienced senior HR professional skilled in managing complex projects and supporting cultural change, this Head of People role offers a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation dedicated to ensuring everyone has a place to call home and can achieve their dreams. If you can demonstrate the requirements below, we encourage you to apply.
- A qualified member of CIPD (Level 7) or have equivalent experience of HR issues at a senior leadership level.
- Good working knowledge of employment law and experience of managing complex employee relations issues at a senior leadership level in a complex unionised environment.
- Experience of working with senior managers to deliver organisational change and implement projects of strategic importance
- Experience of researching, developing and implementing effective policies and practices on a range of People issues, moving an organisation to modern people practises.
- Effective day to day leadership and management of staff and ability to build a high performing team fit for future challenges
- Proven ability to maintain high data integrity and conduct quality statistical analysis to enhance work practices.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
When you’re ready to apply, click the ‘Apply Now’ button to submit your CV and answer two application questions. This will provide us with a deeper understanding of your relevant skills, experience, and knowledge.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on Tues 29 October 2024
Colleague Panel: Thurs 7 November 2024
Interview: Wed 13 November 2024
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What we offer
· Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
· A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
· Great Pay and Other Benefits
Colleagues receive a comprehensive package of benefits to ensure wellbeing remains a key priority. Maintaining a good work life balance can be tricky, but with family friendly policies, flexible and agile working options and an incremental annual leave allowance and pay structure, we are committed to making sure you have the options available as and when you need them. These include: 28 days annual leave rising to 31 after five years’ service. Family friendly leave policies including – maternity, adoption and parental leave. Carers leave, and fertility treatment leave. Agile working model including home working for suitable roles. Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements, including the ability to accrue and take time back that is worked over and above normal weekly contracted hours. Financial wellbeing platform offering loans, advances and saving options. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme after six months service with an employer contribution of 6%, as well as advice and seminars to help you plan. Employee Assistance Programme and access to SmartHealth app – 24/7 GP appointments, health checks and nutrition advice. Cycle to Work scheme to save you at least 25% on a bike and accessories, and interest free season ticket loans. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Financial support with obtaining professional qualifications.
£70,000
29 October 2024 at 10am