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Frequently Asked Questions:

• How many Head Of Personnel jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 27 Head Of Personnel jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Head Of Personnel do?

  Tasks required include:

  • Determines staffing needs.
  • Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates.
  • Oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs.
  • Provides or arranges for provision of training courses.
  • Undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees’ representatives or trades unions.
  • Develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies.
  • Examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations.
  • Considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity.
  • Stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation’s HR strategy and recommends appropriate action.

• What are the entry requirements for a Head Of Personnel?

  There are no pre-set entry standards, although entry is most common with a degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant experience is important and internal promotion to management is possible. Off and on-the-job training is provided, and professional qualifications are available. Apprenticeships are available. NVQs/SVQs in relevant subjects are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.