HR Director

at  ESP Utilities Group

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Provide professional leadership, support and development to the HR team, in order to increase knowledge, share best practice and ensure professional standards are met.
• Provide expert professional advice to Exec team and senior management in all areas of HR, including recruitment, learning and development, employment law, HR policy, best practice and employee engagement.
• Oversee the development of effective employment policies in consultation with the Exec team and employees as appropriate.
• Lead the recruitment and selection process, ensuring the attraction of best fit candidates.
• Ensure the ongoing review and improvement of the company’s occupational health, employee programmes, employee benefits and packages.
• Lead a focus on employee development including but not limited to the company Step Up talent development programme, and the annual training programme.
• Oversee and lead the annual performance appraisal system, ensuring it drives high performance and identifies development needs, and that employee training requirements are well managed.
• Support the Exec team in the development and implementation of succession planning.
• Analyse and review HR metrics to identify trends, inform decisions and make positive change.
• Monitor and implement the plan for diversity, equality, and inclusion that aligns with company values, business strategy and commitments.
• Bridge management and employee relations by working with the HR Manager in addressing complex grievances, disciplinary matters or other issues.
• Ensure the efficient management of the annual HR budget.
• Nurture a strong organisational culture where ESP values are understood and displayed on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Psychology, or Business-related subject preferred
• Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualified or equivalent

The HR Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes. They will lead a team of HR professionals and work closely with the Exec team and senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company’s goals. They will lead and deliver an effective, efficient, and legally compliant human resource service, with an emphasis on continuous improvement, best practice and ensuring ESP is an employer of choice.