Head of HR

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: F
CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed-Term Contract / Attachment for 6 Months
DEPARTMENT: BBC HR

LOCATION:

Belfast or UK based with occasional travel to Belfast - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 95500 - 115000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. London Weighting may be applicable.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Were looking for an experienced and influential HR leader to become the Interim Head of HR for Northern Ireland and part of the Nations HR Team.

Reporting to the Deputy HR Director Nations you will lead the people agenda across BBC Northern Ireland partnering with senior leaders to shape organisational performance culture and workforce strategy. Youll provide strategic HR leadership across a dynamic and high-profile part of the BBC ensuring people priorities are aligned with business objectives and support the delivery of outstanding content and services for audiences.

As a trusted adviser to the Director of BBC Northern Ireland and their leadership team you will lead on a broad range of people matters from organisational effectiveness and talent development to employee relations workforce planning and transformation. Youll also work closely with colleagues across the wider HR function to deliver joined-up impactful people solutions.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role at the heart of BBC Northern Ireland influencing strategic decisions and helping to shape it for the future. Youll work with senior leaders on a broad range of organisational opportunities and challenges helping to create an inclusive high-performing culture where colleagues can thrive and do their best work. Youll also be part of a collaborative Nations HR leadership team working across the wider BBC HR community to share best practice drive innovation and deliver meaningful impact.

The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders the opportunity to lead through change and transformation and the chance to make a lasting contribution to the future success of BBC Northern Ireland.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Lead the development and delivery of the people plan for BBC Northern Ireland ensuring alignment with divisional and BBC-wide priorities.
• Partner the Director of BBC Northern Ireland and senior leadership team providing strategic HR advice and challenge across the full range of people matters.
• Line manage the HRBP HR Specialist and HR Apprentice Northern Ireland.
• Act as a trusted adviser on organisational effectiveness workforce planning talent leadership employee relations inclusion and culture.
• Represent HR at key Northern Ireland leadership forums and governance meetings influencing business decisions through strategic people insight.
• Lead complex organisational change and transformation programmes ensuring successful delivery and sustainable outcomes.
• Interpret and present people data and insights to inform decision-making and identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with trade unions employee representatives and key stakeholders across the business.
• Champion inclusion wellbeing and employee engagement creating an environment where colleagues can perform at their best.
• Work collaboratively with Centres of Expertise and HR colleagues across the BBC to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Keep abreast of external trends and best practice bringing insight and innovation into the people agenda.
• Contribute to the leadership and…