Corporate HR Manager; Development

As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

If appointed to the post, you will report to the Director of Human Resources and be responsible for: leading and managing the development and delivery of strategic HR services including Strategic Workforce Planning, Employability and Skills, Learning & Development including Elected Member Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Health and Wellbeing.

You will deputise for the Director of Human Resources, as and when required, within your sphere of responsibility.

You will assist and support the Director of Human Resources in leading a strong delivery-focused team and the delivery of a quality HR service across the organisation.

You will manage and monitor allocated Human Resource (HR) projects to ensure effective and efficient completion to agreed standards and work with managers and key stakeholders to meet and deliver corporate priorities.

You will provide professional guidance and support to the organisation’s leadership team, Elected Members and other officers, advising on issues with significant and strategic implications and attending Corporate Management Team (CMT) sessions as required.

You will lead in the development of, and ensure the implementation of, the department’s annual objectives and work programmes and make a high-level contribution to the management of the senior management team.

The Human Resources Department provides strategic leadership for the People Strategy, ensuring the council is an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing organisation. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Employee Relations & Workforce Planning– Supporting a workforce of2,500+ employees.
• Talent Management & Learning– Driving staff development and career progression.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion– Promoting a fair and inclusive workplace.
• Resourcing & Employability– Attracting, retaining, and developing council talent.