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Strategic HR - grade 9

Example job roles: Head of a function; Reward, Workplace Wellbeing, Employment Policy

Level:Ìý ÌýÌýSenior

Experiences

Activities and responsibilities likely to be required when working at this level

  • Senior HR Specialist operating within a key function of HR.
  • Working closely with members of the HR LeadershipÌýteam to understand ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº HR’s strategic direction and priorities.
  • Leading and developing initiatives to support the implementation of the HR Strategy and ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº 2034.
  • Responsible for scoping, designing and delivery of projects, managing risk (e.g. through equality impact assessments), as well as stakeholder engagement toÌýensure buy-in and alignment.Ìý
  • Responsible for translating HR strategy into action using specialist knowledge of external markets and the evolving nature of work.Ìý
  • Setting and reviewing agreed KPIs, measurable targets andÌýmilestones in line with business performance.

Personal and professional development

Development options to consider when working towards this level

On the job learning

  • Managing and developing a team.Ìý
  • Developing a new initiative for staff across ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº.

Learning fromÌýothersÌýÌý

  • Lead a working group.Ìý
  • Leading team meetings.Ìý
  • Presenting papers/proposals to SMT based on new initiatives.

Formal learning

  • Professional HR qualification e.g. Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD) or equivalent experience.Ìý
  • Project management.Ìý
  • Business improvement.

*ÌýYou may wish to explore the listed formal training themes / topics onÌýLinkedIn Learning.

Transferable skills and competencies

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº uses the Universal Competency Framework (UCF) to discuss transferable skills. Find out moreÌýdetails on the framework.

Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

  • Monitoring markets and competitors.
  • Identifying business opportunities.
  • Demonstrating financial awareness.
  • Controlling costs.
  • Keeping aware of organisational issues.

Applying expertise and technologyÌý

  • Applying technical expertise.
  • Building technical expertise.
  • Sharing expertise.
  • Using technology resources.
  • Demonstrating physical and manual skills.
  • Demonstrating cross-functional awareness.
  • Demonstrating spatial awareness.

Creating and innovating

  • Innovating.
  • Seeking and introducing change.

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Ways of Working

These describe expected behaviours in line with ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº culture and values.Ìý For Ways of Working indicators and steps to development please refer to theÌýWays of Working website.Ìý

“Career Pathway roles are indicative and are not intended to be a description of the role in terms of responsibilty and duties.