Lead HR Specialist
Lead HR Specialist
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Job Description
Organisation: Defence Equipment & Support
Salary:per annum (plus generous benefits)
Grade: SP
Working Pattern: Full time Part time Job Share Flexible Working
Contract Type: Permanent
Summary
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) we supply and maintain vital equipment and services for the Royal Navy British Army and Royal Air Force. Together we deliver a vast range of essential defence programmes and strive for whats next. Because it helps keep our military at the top of their game and our nation safe for today and tomorrow.
We offer 25 days holiday flexible and hybrid working enhanced parental leave schemes shopping discounts and an exceptional employer pension contribution of 28.97% to help make work for you.
Job description
Are you a highly experienced leader within the HR profession If so we are recruiting for a Senior HR Specialist within our People Directorate to lead a large team within our Entry Talent area. You wont need to have had previous experience specifically within the Entry Talent sector but you will need to demonstrate extensive broader knowledge and experience of HR and leading and managing teams to deliver strategic HR outputs as well as senior stakeholder management.
You will play a key part in contributing to our HR strategy and future direction working closely within the senior leadership group to deliver the HR Strategy.
You will work collaboratively with other professional teams to develop and lead HR campaigns and projects including learning and development interventions to be able to support the future Entry Talent requirements.
You will lead a team of HR and business specialists to deliver the DE&S Entry Talent Programme with overall management of resources.
This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtainSecurity Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role youve been recruited for. If it isnt obtained or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isnt obtained within 12 months.
We champion flexible ways of working. Regular inperson attendance is required to promote the benefits of facetoface collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support worklife balance. Initially you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site the team and your role.
Whilst on site youll experience our impressive range of onsite facilities including a restaurant and coffee bistros and free parking. Our sports facilities include a fully equipped gym and sports hall with bookable classes as well as tennis courts and a squash court.
What youll be doing
- Set the strategic direction of specialist area (Entry Talent) ensuring that policy and practice is aligned to the business and people strategy.
- Lead specialist team and oversee the implementation of the campaigns projects schemes and initiatives and any policy and process changes to ensure quality outcomes.
- Ensure that demand and resources are balanced to achieve specialist area outcomes. Support the development and growth of HR professionals within areas and responsibilities through professions and People Coaches
- Engage with the wider HR community to prioritise activities to ensure optimal business outcomes
- Provide strategic advice keeping abreast of current thinking and external best practice in order to maintain area of expertise
- Liaise and influence senior internal and external stakeholders where appropriate providing insight and expertise on specialist area
- Drive an extensive programme of continuous improvement activities to increase quality drive and efficiency of services and operational excellence.
Person specification
To be successful with your application youll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- CIPD Fellow or Chartered Member. Advanced (level 7) HR qualifications OR equivalent experience
- Experience of operating at a strategic senior management level leading a team of specialists and acting as subject matter expert within specialist area
- Have significant experience of delivering people related projects or services within a large complex organisation
In addition to the responsibilities above the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Learning and Development Expert
- Talent Management Expert
- Leadership CSBC 4
- Managing a Quality Service CSBC 4
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave 1 day a year up to 30 days 8 bank holidays and a day off for the Kings birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Marketleading average employer pension contribution of 28.97%
- Annual performancebased bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether youre looking for a new opportunity a next step or a helping hand as you return from a career break bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here youll find a supportive familyfriendly organisation to be a part of and if you need any assistance with your application just let us know.
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Further Information
- Candidate Information Pack: and Conditions: personal data that you provide during the Recruitment process will be treated in accordance with the MOD Privacy Notice which can be accessedhere.
Please note as a Disability Confident Leader we want to ensure you receive any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments you can let us know on your online application under the section Please indicate and give details of any reasonable adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
- Presift We will check that you meet any essential or eligibility criteria that are listed in the Person Specification section of this advert. On your CV please clearly show how you meet the essential criteria.
- Sift Your CV will be assessed against the following categories using a simple numerical scoring system: Key Achievements; Relevant Experience; Applied Knowledge and Skills. Please follow ourguidance on CV writing for best chance of success.
- Interview If youre invited to interview youll be assessed against the Sift categories listed above as well as the Technical Competences and Behaviours listed in the Person Specification section of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in the first instance you should contact department via email:
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department you can contact the Civil Service Commission:Recruitment Complaints Civil Service Commission
Offering at a lower level
If youre not successful at interview we may offer you a role at a lower level if this is a match for your skills and experience. If this applies to your application youll be scored against criteria for the lowerlevel role and offers will be made in merit order. If you accept this position youll be able to take advantage of opportunities to develop your career as part of our team.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
