Human Resources Strategic Lead Hours of Work: Full-Time Location:Greater Belfast Closing Date/Time:pm Job Background: The Human Resources Strategic Lead is responsible for ensuring the delivery of professional HR support services. The role holder will provide specialist advice and will implement innovative people solutions that reflect best practice and support the complex operational needs of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Hours of Work: Monday Friday, 37 working hours per week. Salary: Currently £56,863 - £60,820 moving to £61,673 - £64,469 applicable from 1 August 2025 plus £1365 environmental allowance. Main Activities: The main duties and responsibilities associated with the role include the following: Supporting the Director and Deputy Director of Human Resources in developing, integrating and achieving the aims of our People Strategy. Designing and leading consultation on progressive people policies and processes that are digital by design and improve efficiency and user experience. Acting as a strategic enabler and subject matter expert in supporting senior managers and advising on complex Human Resources issues. Developing and maintaining strong relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement innovative people solutions. Championing and consistently implementing our workforce focussed ethos within our HR policies and practices. Working collaboratively with other HR Strategic Leads to ensure optimum service delivery and the best use of resources against shared priorities. Creating a learning culture focused on continuous improvement, evaluation and innovation. Designing, recommending and delivering resourcing solutions that reflect organisational priorities and are focused on maximising talent management opportunities. Advocating and instilling confidence in the Service Operating Model across the organisation. Leading, managing and successfully delivering complex cross-functional people projects across the organisation within specific timeframes. Interpreting workforce data to identify trends and test people solutions in partnership with senior leaders. Maintaining a strong focus on high quality customer engagement and pragmatic delivery of Human Resources services. Assuming responsibility for strategic transformation and operational change work streams; ensuring human resources considerations are reflected from the outset in organisational design. Managing escalated disciplinary and employee relations issues and quality assuring associated investigations to mitigate the risk of legal challenge. Leading and inspiring specialist practitioners and teams in order to achieve shared performance objectives and to increase their professional capability. Engaging in continuous learning and development and external networking opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills and awareness of emerging legislation and best practice. This Job Description reflects the main duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive. Person Specification Essential Qualifications A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant area. Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Professional Development (or be in a position to attain this level of membership within 24 months). Essential Skills and Experience Minimum of three years experience in a senior Human Resources role in a complex and challenging, large* organisation (300 employees). Professional credibility in providing Human Resources advice and guidance to senior management within a fast-paced operating environment. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders and manage relationships effectively. Innovative approach to delivering people solutions and contributing to strategic planning. Ability to work under pressure in responding to changing and competing complex Human Resources issues. Essential Other IT literate specifically in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (including MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook). Short listing will be carried out based on essential criteria. Successful applicants will be retained on a merit list for future opportunities arising. We would encourage you to check the spam within your email system for any relevant correspondence. Selection Methodology PSNI uses the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) which sets out nationally recognised behaviours and values to support all policing professionals. You will be assessed against the values and at the competencies level as indicated below. This will include both past and future focused questions. Further guidance and information about the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) is available here on our website. Please use the 2020 CVF for this role. Applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and essential qualifications, skills and experience will be required to demonstrate their experience for the following criteria: Competency and Values Based Presentation and Interview Values Integrity Public Service Transparency Competencies Level 3 We Are Collaborative We Deliver, Support and Inspire We Are Emotionally Aware