This assignment will be based in People and Organisational Development, in the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS).

Main duties will involve:
HR Policy
• Policy ownership for NICS people policies – provision of support & policy advice.
• Policy renewal programme- implement a prioritised policy review plan to deliver best practice, fit for purpose and legally compliant HR policies that underpin people management operational processes across the NICS.
• Statutory compliance & workforce monitoring – implement actions to support organisational understanding of the NICS workforce composition and applicant pools to inform affirmative or positive action measures and/or policy interventions.
The postholders may have line management responsibility and will support delivery of the key responsibilities within each work area as outlined above by taking forward actions such as:
• leading the review and development of specific strategies and policies (new or existing) including carrying out benchmarking research, gathering and analysing data or other information, conducting relevant impact assessment screening exercises and managing any change control processes arising as a result;
• preparation of timely responses for Ministerial, Departmental, internal or external correspondence;
• preparation of any HR Resourcing Policy related presentations, speeches or responses required by the Minister; Director People and OD; Director, HR Policy etc.; and
• robust oversight of the division’s governance arrangements including financial monitoring returns, Business Plan, Business Continuity Plan, Risk Register and Business Case Register) and commission / co-ordinate returns as and when required, ensuring deadlines are met.
The list of responsibilities is intended to indicate the broad range within the posts, it is however not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to carry out other duties as required to meet business needs.