JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Head of HR Policy and Pay to lead IBCAs people policies and pay and reward strategies. You’ll manage a team and provide expert advice to senior leaders, playing a key role in shaping the organization’s workforce strategy and employee relations.
Opportunities to move to the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA). At the moment all IBCA roles are hosted by Cabinet Office within the Civil Service. However, once IBCA becomes an independent employer, it is anticipated that most of these roles will transfer to IBCA, which means that the post-holder will leave the Civil Service to become a public servant.
Roles that transfer to IBCA from Cabinet Office will maintain the same (Infected Blood Compensation Authority) or substantially the same terms and conditions of employment that are overall no less favourable. Employees who move from Cabinet Office to IBCA will be able to continue to participate in the Civil Service Pension arrangements with no break in their pensionable service.
Roles commencing after IBCA has become an employer may be with IBCA itself on similar terms and conditions. All successful candidates will receive full details of the terms and conditions of employment for their role with their formal job offer.
Please note that the mission of IBCA means that it is likely to be operational for a period of approximately 5 to 7 years. When IBCA’s work begins to wind down, IBCA employees will receive support and practical guidance to find a new role, whether in the Civil Service, another Arms Length Body (ALB), or an external employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Head of HR Policy and Pay, you will lead the development and implementation of internal people policies and oversee the Infected Blood Compensation Authority pay and reward strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring the approach to HR policy is inclusive, future-focused, and aligned with cross IBCA frameworks. You will manage a team of six, including two senior team leads (Policy and Pay) and four senior executive officers.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and implementation of internal HR policies across the full employee lifecycle (e.g., attendance, performance, flexible working, parental leave, grievances);
• Own and shape the Authority pay and reward strategy, including annual pay awards, business cases, and equal pay reviews;
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on complex HR policy and reward issues, ensuring compliance and best practice;
• Line manage two senior team leads and oversee a wider team of four senior officers to ensure delivery of priorities and continuous development;
• Lead the Authority engagement with central functions on wider cross IBCA HR policy and pay matters (e.g CoSOP transfers);
• Horizon-scan for emerging workforce issues and drive forward modern, inclusive HR policies that support talent and retention;
• Ensure all HR policies are evidence-based, legally compliant and reflect best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion;
• Represent the Authority in pay and policy forums and contribute to corporate governance and people board activity;
• Lead and shape discussions with Trade Unions, taking a central role in Employee Relations for the Authority and ensuring legal compliance with the consultation, negotiation and information requirements for Trade Union engagement.