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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NEW ZEALAND TOP EXECUTIVE MAY 2008 |
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Human Resources Director |
| Position Code: | 4000 | | | |
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Responsible for
Ensuring the most effective utilisation of the organisation’s staff resources. |
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Reports To
Chief Executive/Managing Director. |
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Supervises
Divisional head for each function e.g.. recruitment, remuneration, training and development. |
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Main Activities
Developing the Human Resources contribution to the company's strategic planning so that its long term people needs are identified and accommodated within its business plans and management decisions.
Developing, submitting for approval, and managing the implementation of Human Resource policies throughout the organisation. Policies will respond to legal requirements, minimise disruption, penalties and adverse publicity.
Ensuring that all skills requirements within the organisation are met through ongoing workforce planning, staff development programs and external recruitment.
Ensuring all staff administration records are effectively maintained.
Ensuring staff reward practices take account of varying performance levels, internal equity and external salary market rates.
Assisting management in achieving harmonious working relations with all staff thereby minimising time lost through industrial disputes.
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Key Skills
Sound negotiating skills and strong interpersonal skills. Thorough knowledge of Government legislation.
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Internal Contacts
Chief executive officer and all functional and divisional managers. |
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External Contacts
Specialist consultancies, legal advisers, financial institutions, union delegates. |
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Typical Experience
Tertiary level qualifications with at least 12 years of experience in all aspects of Human Resources Management. |
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Other Comments
May also be called General Manager - Human Resources. |
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