HR/869
Service: HR Strategy and Policies, and Employment Legislation
Contact: Andy Clarke (extension 92153)
The Objective of the Service
To ensure that the University is adequately serviced in terms of strategic human resource aims and objectives in keeping with its declared corporate aims and objectives. To brief, advise and assist departments on new and changing policies and initiatives; to monitor, assess and advise on the implications of UK and EC employment legislation; to ensure that the University complies with legal and regulatory obligations and that managers receive up to date advice on current legislative and regulatory matters.
HR Services will:
- identify issues pertinent to human resource issues affecting the University and advise on, develop and implement human resources strategies and policies
- assist Departments in strategic human resource planning and organisation development
- work closely with HEDC in identifying staff training and development issues and develop appropriate plans and policies
- review and brief Departments on changes to/new legislation, update human resources policies and update all terms and conditions accordingly
- where appropriate, consult with and provide briefing/training for those responsible on new or changing policies
- ensure that policies are included in the Head of Department manual and/or on the HR Services web site
- take account of employment law when giving advice on all personnel matters
- maintain up to date information on employment law, regulations and codes of practice
- act as the focal point for the University's legal advisors in employment and related matters
- contribute to national initiatives on human resource matters, including developing policy/advice arising out of employment legislation
What we need from the Head of Department:
- considered input in terms of forward planning, future demands and trends affecting the direction of the Department
- seek early advice on employment-related matters likely to lead to difficulties
- act on the advice given
- feedback on the impact of policies with recommendations for future action
- an identified person to be responsible for policy implementation
Updated 2009