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.