HR Manager

The Ulster Orchestra seeks a permanent, part-time (equivalent of 3 days per week) HR Manager to provide a comprehensive service to managers and employees, and to drive both HR operations and the delivery of strategic objectives. This is a hands-on, standalone role, working closely with a range of stakeholders to develop and agree HR plans and embed them into the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the management team to take an active and accountable part in decision making processes that impact people
• Advise, coach and assist management in all aspects of day to day operational HR including employee relations, discipline, grievance, absence, promotion, selection, performance, compensation, training, development and engagement.
• Lead on complex disciplinary/grievance and ER issues, using HR and company knowledge, good judgement and appropriate decision-making skills.
• Manage the recruitment process, to include designing job descriptions, drafting advertisements, corresponding with candidates, shortlisting applications, scheduling and attending interviews, issuing contracts etc.
• Liaise closely with the Orchestra Manager to ensure best practice in filling orchestral player vacancies including training those involved in selection process.
• Act as moderator in audition and trial panels, to ensure a fair and consistent process is followed, and coaching panel chairs as required.
• Manage and drive all Health, Safety & Wellbeing initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Manage and drive all key HR business processes including Annual Appraisals and Absence Management.
• Develop and manage a robust induction and new start process to ensure new employees are engaged from outset.
• Liaise with the Musicians Union as required with regard to all union/HR matters
• Attend all Player Management Committees, Health and Safety committee and HR committee.
• Manage the leavers’ process including conducting Exit Interviews and using feedback to assist in improvement and retention initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and implementing training and development, and on-going performance management initiatives.
• Work with the management team to shape HR action plans and strategies to positively impact on operational performance and employee engagement.
• Gauge employee satisfaction levels and work with management to enhance these where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and timely completion of all statutory reports, e.g. annual monitoring return and Article 55.
• Develop, monitor and maintain up to date HR policies, procedures and processes, keeping abreast of changes in employment legislation.
• Manage and develop the HR Information System, to streamline and automate transactional HR process and provide meaningful management information and metrics.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines, and support change management processes as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.