Assistant Director in Employee Data and Business Services

Assistant Director in Employee Data and Business Services – FE College – Permanent – ASAP start

At Clarus Education we are currently working with a merged Further Education College Group in West London.  The college has five campuses at Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Hayes, Uxbridge and Richmond upon Thames.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this is a newly created post that will work in partnership with key stakeholders, Senior Leadership Team, and HR colleagues to deliver plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the college.  

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operating as the departmental Employee Business Services expert to support the Chief People Officer (CPO) in delivering effective, people-focused services that enable the College Group to achieve its mission and strategic priorities
• Leading and managing the delivery of operational services to ensure the efficient, effective and high-quality transactional activity across the employee lifecycle 
• Lead in driving performance across the function and delivery against all agreed KPIs/metrics
• Deliver the transactional activities across the employee life cycle including payroll, and advice to employees
• Ensuring HR policies are up to date and benchmarked against external best practice
• Working with the CPO and leading on developing a truly inclusive and dynamic working culture.

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and innovative leader who can demonstrate the following:

• Chartered member of the CIPD (MCIPD)
• Proven track record of operational and strategic management, including experience of working with Trade Unions
• Experience of providing advice at a senior level on any aspect of the operations / HR business service function
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice
• Skilled analytical thinker with the ability to critically assess requirements and select ‘best fit’ approach to meeting HRUC’s HR needs
• The ability to analyse complex information and recommend solutions
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Person Specification

• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our values
• Degree level or other relevant equivalent qualification – Essential
• Chartered member of the CIPD (MCIPD) – Essential
• Management qualification – Desirable
• Proven track record of operational and strategic management
• Experience handling TUPE situations with legal implications
• Familiar with best practice redundancy processes and experienced in coaching managers through this and leading where necessary
• Experience of working with Trade Unions
• Experience of HR in an Education setting
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse complex information and recommend solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and information to a range of audiences and stakeholders
• Skilled analytical thinker with the ability to critically assess requirements and select ‘best fit’ approach to meeting HRUC’s HR needs.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment law and HR best practice
• Strong ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the right outcomes are achieved.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Opportunities in practice
• Enthusiasm and commitment to raising standards of attainment of all College students
• Advocacy skills to promote high professional standards across the College
• Experience of embedding HR transformation into business as usual
• Experience of providing advice at a senior level on any aspect of the operations / HR business service function with credulity, and resilience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

If you are interested in this Assistant Director in Employee Data and Business Services opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Assistant Director in Employee Data and Business Services opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

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Assistant Director in Employee Data and Business Services – FE College – Permanent – ASAP start