Topic > Human Resources - 1374

Human ResourcesJob Summary: As the Director of Human Resources (HR), you must have a clear understanding of your organization's business objectives and be able to devise and implement policies that will select, develop and will maintain the right staff needed to achieve these goals. Duties and responsibilities: The exact nature of the job tasks will vary depending on the organisation, but are likely to include: • working closely with departments, increasingly in an advisory role, assisting line managers in understanding and implementing policies and procedures; • promoting equality and diversity as part of the organisation's culture; • working with a wide range of organizations involved in areas such as race relations, disability, gender, age, religion, health and safety;• recruiting staff: this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, placing candidates, interviewing and selecting candidates;• developing of policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;• advising on remuneration and other pay-related matters, including promotions and benefits;• undertaking periodic pay reviews;• negotiating with the staff and their representatives on matters relating to pay and conditions;• administer pay slips and maintain staff records;• interpret and provide advice on employment legislation;• listen to grievances and implement disciplinary procedures;• develop, with managers line, human resource planning strategies, which consider the immediate and long-term needs of staff in terms of numbers and skill levels;• plan and sometimes deliver training, including the introduction of new staff;• analyze training needs in collaboration with department managers. Qualification: Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent combination of education.