Job Title: Group HR Manager
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a comprehensive human resources strategy that aligns with long-term business goals.
* Provide strategic input into operational planning, budgeting, and workforce development initiatives.
* Lead organisational design, succession planning, and talent management projects.
HR Operations & Compliance
* Direct human resources teams to ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
* Oversee employee benefits, entitlements, and performance management systems.
* Manage investigations, disciplinary processes, and ensure documentation of work practice breaches.
Recruitment, Training & Development
* Lead recruitment and selection processes to position the organisation as an 'Employer of Choice' in the region.
* Oversee training and development initiatives, including induction, SOP training, and the Educational Assistance Programme.
* Source, implement, and manage a Learning Management System (LMS) to support professional development and compliance.
Employee Relations & Culture
* Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
* Facilitate employee engagement through forums, union meetings, and internal communication channels.
* Support change management and foster a culture that values performance, innovation, and empowerment.
Governance & Collaboration
* Manage HR contractors, including procurement and service level evaluations.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to align HR priorities with organisational needs.
* Ensure timely and accurate communication with key stakeholders.
Additional Duties
* Participate in senior management meetings and outreach activities supporting council initiatives.
* Deliver on specific projects as assigned.
* Ensure the effective management of human resources budgets.
* Provide leadership and support to the wider human resources team in adapting to evolving organisational structures.
Requirements
* Hold a minimum qualification at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications in Human Resource Management or a related discipline.
* Have a minimum of 5 years satisfactory experience in a senior human resource management role with demonstrable experience in employee and industrial relations.
* Hold a current full class B driver's license and access to own car.
Desirable Skills
* Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, HR systems, and best practices.
* Demonstrated ability to lead strategic HR initiatives and manage change.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in the tourism, public, or service sectors.
* Familiarity with digital HR platforms and data analytics tools.