Human Resources Director

Positions   1 Band / Grade   SCS1 Salary   £82,000 - £103,425 Contract Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time Location   Hybrid (on-site and remote) Leave entitlement   Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date  

27th September 2024 at 23:55

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House of Commons 

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits 

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. 

Introduction 

The People and Culture Team provides a range of people related services to the staff of the House of Commons and Joint Parliamentary departments as well as Members of Parliament and their staff. Additionally, the team provides Health and Wellbeing services across the Parliamentary community.

The team work collaboratively with colleagues across the House Service to steer and track progress and to support the employee journey across the wider organisation. In doing so we will utilise and improve digital technologies and are currently implementing a new HR and Payroll system which will support organisational decision making and the delivery of successful outcomes.

The Role 

Reporting to the Managing Director, People and Culture and working closely with senior stakeholders, including Commons Executive Board Members, the role helps to deliver the people strategy of the House Service and joint departments, support the Commission and its Committees, support the transformation across HR and build capability across the organisation.

The role has responsibility for recruitment; learning, performance management and careers; and organisational effectiveness.  The postholder sits within the PACT senior leadership group, with a focus on developing a unified, modern, cost effective and forward-looking people function which is regarded as a trusted partner.  

Skills and Experience 

To be successful in this role you will be a qualified HR professional, with experience of learning and managing teams across the HR lifecycle.  You will also have experience of providing visual and effective leadership.   

Next Steps and Additional Information

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

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