This post is a new role within the theatre’s Senior Leadership Team to shape the culture and create a people strategy that develops our commitment to being an inclusive, diverse and nurturing environment. The Director of HR and People will drive change, inform strategic planning as well as administering the day-to-day HR function for the organisation.
Main Responsibilities
Policies
Develop and regularly review all Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch systems, policies and procedures relating to the provision of a safe and inclusive working environment
Ensure people systems and processes are up to date and maintained in line with legislative standards.
Develop the theatre’s Wellbeing policies, procedures and resources.
Oversee the development of the staff handbook and welcome pack.
Create a strategy and supporting policies for pathways into the organisation at all levels including internships, work experience, apprenticeships and volunteers.
Operational HR:
Be the first point of contact for HR queries.
Manage and administer the day-to-day HR systems and processes.
Maintain a working knowledge of the payroll system and process.
Manage recruitment of all staff (salaried and freelance) including developing job descriptions, advertising, recruitment process, contracting ...