Job Description

Job Purpose/Summary:

To lead and manage HR strategy, policy and process development and service delivery of a number of key HR functions and/or projects across all Praxis jurisdictions including NI, England, ROI and Isle of Man.


These functions and/or projects will include supporting the Director of HR and Learning & Development (HR and L&D) and working with the HR, Payroll and L&D team and managers and staff across the organisation. The postholder will lead on and/or support on a range of HR specialist areas which may include the following areas in line with the relevant organisational strategy, business plans, objectives and priorities:

Resourcing and/or Workforce Planning Governance HR reporting and analytics HR system development, implementation and continuous improvement Employee/Industrial Relations strategy, policy and processes HR Change and/or transformation projects Organisational Development Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Staff Health & Wellbeing (including staff attendance management) HR transactional and advisory operational services

The Head of HR will play a key role in the senior HR leadership team, working effectively with other Heads of HR, Payroll and L&D, all the HR team and key stakeholders to drive innovation and continuous improvement of HR services.

Key Accountabilities:

Staff Management Resourcing and Workforce Planning Governance Reporting and Analytics HR system development, implementation and continuous improvement Employee Relations HR Change and/or transformation projects Staff Health & Wellbeing (including staff attendance management) Reward HR transactional and advisory operational services

About The Role

Requirements of the Role:

You will be required to participate in the company appraisal and staff review process To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations and policies To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary To work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the organisation

The above mentioned duties are note exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.

Essential and Desirable Criteria:

Experience & Qualifications:

CIPD Qualified with at least 3 years' Human Resource experience, 3 of which should be at advisory and / or management level

OR

5 years' Human Resource experience, 3 of which should be at advisory and / or management level

Skills & Competencies:

Strong communication skills and the ability to translate thinking clearly to others Analytical and methodical in dealing with work and ability to effectively manage and organise workload in a structured and efficient way Highly initiative driven and creative in approach to solving problems Proactive and solution oriented and plans ahead to achieve outcomes Constantly seeks value based outcomes and strives for continuous improvement Good eye for detail and high analytical skills

Attributes:

Highly driven and energetic in approach to getting things done Reliable, personable and positive in approach Willing to get involved at roots level and get involved in operational requirements Resilient and ability to work under pressure Highly change management and improvement oriented

Candidates should note that provisional interview date of 9 December has been scheduled

Required Criteria

Right to Work in the UK CIPD Qualified 3 years HR experience at supervisory/management level

Desired Criteria

Degree in HR management

Skills Needed

Human Resource Management, Communication, Teamwork, Employee Relations

About The Company

Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.


As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.

Company Culture

Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.


If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits

Why Join Praxis Care?

Great Work Environment

: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.

CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health

: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.

Financial Benefits

: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.

Career Development

: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.

Work-Life Balance

: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.

Other Perks

: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave

Salary

40,703.78 - 49,496.23 per year