Resource Management Specialist
Waterford Intellectual Disability Association are currently recruiting for the post of Services Resource Specialist.
The Resource Specialist is responsible for optimising the personnel resources of the organisation. This includes overseeing the efficient and effective use of personnel, ensuring that staffing resources are used in an organised and cost-effective manner. The Resource Specialist must also develop and implement plans to improve the overall use of staff resources.
Salary Scale:
€32,297 to €51,103
Reporting To:
The Director of Services
Who We Are:
WIDA is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.
WIDA is registered charity, with a voluntary Board of Directors, and is fully funded by the Health Service Executive.
What We Offer:
* Company Pension
* Death-in-Service Benefit
* Continuous Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Bike to Work Scheme
Hours of Work:
Part Time - 5 days per week, 6 hours per day Monday to Friday
Essential Requirements:
The successful candidate must meet the following criteria.
* Hold an honours degree in finance, business, accountancy, Human Resources, or some other relevant field.
* Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a voluntary intellectual disability provider.
* Have a minimum of 5 years' experience of dealing withHSE, HIQA, TUSLA and other relevant regulatory bodies.
* Demonstrated experience of resource management, with strong IT, budget management and administration skills.
* Applicants must have a degree of flexibility as work at weekends and evenings may be required from time to time.
* Full Driving Licence
Preferred Requirements
* Masters level Degree in in finance, business, accountancy, Human Resources or some other relevant field.
* Have a minimum of 7 years' experience in a voluntary intellectual disability provider.
* Have a minimum of 7 years' experience of dealing with HIQA, HSE, TUSLA and other relevant regulatory bodies.
Specific duties include:
Creating and maintaining a real time inventory of personnel resources and their application throughout the company
Creation, maintenance and development of personnel rosters to facilitate the provision of compliant and efficient services to service users
Monitor, forecast and plan holiday and absence cover (planned and unplanned) to effectively use staffing budget.
Support managers in applying company absence policy up to and including disciplinary intervention.
Manage and minimise the use of agency staff
Providing reports to senior management as required
Monitoring resource utilisation and making changes where necessary
Developing and implementing strategies and plans to improve resource efficiencies
Analysing existing resource requirements and making recommendations to improve resource allocation
Advising managers on the use of personal resources to ensure resources are used efficiently
Assisting in the development of annual budgets.
Contribute to the development of IT systems and processes in your area of expertise.
Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Assisting the PPIM and DOS in provision of information and support for submissions and responses to HIQA, TUSLA, HSE etc.
Assist the development of WIDA services in line with social rights model of disability
Assist with operational/business matters including the development of business plans and budgets
Be proactive in the identification of future staffing requirements and provide details of staffing levels, rotas, etc required to determine budgeting requirements in consultation with the HR Manager
Ensure formal communication systems are in place in order that effective working relationships are developed and maintained in your area of responsibility.
Participate in the operation of the TMS HR Time and Attendance system within the area of responsibility.
Be familiar with human resources and health and safety legislation and regulation.
Be responsible for identification, documentation, and management of risk
Be fully informed regarding current developments and best practice for services for people with an intellectual disability; attend appropriate lectures, training and other courses as necessary and disseminate the relevant information to staff.
Encourage the development of staff skills, experience and provide support, direction and advice to staff as appropriate.
Participate in projects as required.
Any other duties appropriate to the appointment as assigned.
Applicants must have a degree of flexibility as work at weekends and evenings may be required from time to time.