DIRECTOR OF HR JOB DESCRIPTION - The Perse School

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HR AT THE PERSEThe practice, common in schools, has been for HR responsibilities to be sharedamong a number of senior staff. In the main this has been a consequence ofteaching staff being ultimately responsible to the Head; non-teaching staff beingultimately responsible to the Bursar; the School being split between three sites; theweight of HR work being too much for one person on their own; and tradition.While responsibilities have continued to be shared, HR legislation has increased andthe School has grown, and more and more HR work has had to be handled centrally.The appointment of an experienced HR Director is intended to complete the move toa centralised and professional HR function within the School.It is envisaged that the Director of HR will form close working relationships with theHead of The Perse School, the Head of The Prep School, the Head of The Pelican,and the Upper School Senior Management Team.JOB DESCRIPTIONReporting toAs a member of the non-teaching staff, the Director of HR reports to the Bursar.Principal contactsThere will be regular consultation with senior staff.The Director of HR will be a member of the School’s Management Strategy Group.It is expected that the Director of HR will provide regular briefings to the School’ssenior management teams, and attend SMT meetings for HR related agenda items.It is also expected that the Director of HR will make an at least annual presentation tothe trustees.Job PurposeOver the past fifteen years, the significant growth in the School’s pupil numbers,academic staff, buildings and activities has been matched by growth in its nonteachingprofessional staff with an increasing addition of specialists. The posts, forexample, of Director of ICT, Development Director and Director of Marketing &Admissions have all been created in this period while the Estates Office, FinanceBursary and Domestic Bursary have been expanded so as to bring in-house workthat previously was undertaken by external consultants.The appointment of a Director of HR is regarded as a key part of the School’scontinuing development.It is a senior post. The post-holder will need to have the knowledge, confidence, andskill to lead, influence and advise staff of all levels in matters of HR; develop,introduce and oversee HR strategy, policy and practice; in effect ‘professionalise’ theSchool’s HR function; and, at the same time, be comfortable with the wider, moregeneral responsibilities incumbent on a senior member of staff in a collegiateorganisation.2
The post offers a considerable opportunity to influence the direction of the Schooland to play a major role in its continuing success.Key ResponsibilitiesHR Strategy Work with the Head and Bursar in developing a vision and strategy for HRacross the School. Implement HR strategy once it has been approved. Review, update, create and manage the introduction of all HR policies in thelight of approved HR strategy.Recruitment & Selection Working closely with the Bursar’s PA & HR Compliance Co-ordinator and theHead’s PA, ensure that the School’s recruitment procedures and records areeffective – and, in particular, that they meet Safer Recruitment requirements. Be actively involved in the recruitment & selection processTraining & Development Develop the School’s staff training policies. Work with the Deputy Head (Staff), the Head of the Prep, the Head of thePelican and the Assistant Bursar to ensure the effective induction of newstaff. Advise senior managers on appropriate staff training and developmentprocedures.Remuneration & Benefits Keep under review and advise the Head and Bursar on the range of benefitsand ‘salary packages’ available to staff (liaising with the Deputy Bursar &CFO). Be the link between staff and the School’s Independent Financial Adviser withregard to pensions and other retirement benefits. Be a member of the committees that consider threshold salary assessmentsfor teaching staff. Contribute to the annual salary review for non-teaching staff.Performance Management Work with the Deputy Head (Staff), the Head of the Prep, the Head of thePelican and the Assistant Bursar to ensure the effective performancemanagement and appraisal of staff. Work with the Deputy Head (Staff), the Head of the Prep, the Head of thePelican and the Assistant Bursar to ensure that the Code of Conduct(teaching staff) and the Code of Conduct (non-teaching staff) are appropriate,effective and well-communicated to staff. Advise senior managers on the correct procedures to be followed inmanaging staff absence and sickness.Employment Legislation Keep up to date with changes in HR legislation, guidance and good practiceand to advise the School accordingly. Ensure compliance with HR legislation, guidance and good practice,Independent Schools Inspectorate requirements and the School’s HRpolicies. Liaise with the School’s HR lawyers as appropriate.Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures Advise senior managers on the correct procedures to be followed inmanaging staff grievance and discipline.3
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