HR Co-lead volunteer
WIILMA
Are you a seasoned HR professional or Business Leader looking to make a strategic impact? We are seeking an HR Co-lead for our People & Culture function to set up, define, and lead our volunteer talent function in partnership with an existing team member.
WIILMA exists to tackle loneliness and isolation, increase community cohesion, and provide advocacy and research on important issues facing our communities. Are you a seasoned HR professional or Business Leader looking to make a strategic impact? We are seeking an HR Co-lead for our People & Culture function to set up, define, and lead our volunteer talent function in partnership with an existing team member. Key Shared Responsibilities: Strategic HR Setup & Growth: ● Establish the HR Function: Define, implement, and maintain volunteer policies, processes, and procedures from scratch to support organizational scaling. ● Strategic Growth: Partner with senior management to align people strategy with business growth, fostering a culture of transformation. ● Culture Building: Cultivate a positive, inclusive environment in line with our core values, boosting engagement and performance. ● Legal: Some experience and understanding regarding UK legislation and how it applies to volunteering. Volunteer Talent Acquisition & On-boarding: ● Full-Cycle Recruitment: Develop and lead a robust talent acquisition strategy to source, secure, and onboard suitable volunteer colleagues. ● Volunteer Experience: Create a seamless onboarding experience that sets new volunteers up for success. Development & Performance Management ● Performance Culture: Work with management to implement appraisal and feedback systems that enhance volunteer performance. ● Career Development: Create in-house initiatives and learning opportunities for volunteer career growth. ● Succession Planning: Implement volunteer succession planning in agreement with leadership to ensure stability. Operations & Advisory: ● HR Advisory: Provide day-to-day best practice advice to management and colleagues. ● Volunteer Relations: Proactively manage volunteer relations and, if necessary, implement capability and grievance measures. ● Risk Mitigation: Ensure smooth, professional processing of onboarding and terminations. Projects & Training ● Training & Development: Collaborate with Department Heads to devise tailored training plans and oversee booking. ● Leadership Coaching: Provide coaching to management to strengthen leadership capability. ● Special Projects: Lead HR-related projects aimed at improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Business, Management & Research,Teaching & Training,Events & Stewarding,Volunteer Management
Admin, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning
● Experienced in HR, talent acquisition, or organisational development (experience in scaling a business/growth is highly beneficial). ● Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to implementing new processes. ● Strong empathy, with the ability to build a positive culture and nurture volunteer relationships. ● It is not essential that you are CIPD qualified. However, this will be desirable.
● Hands-on HR team building and volunteer coordination experience ● Insight into inclusive and community-led recruitment processes ● An opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project with social impact ● A reference and recognition for your contribution
5-10hours/week
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Remote volunteering role
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