system will also be necessary to reinforce the necessary employee behaviour to ensure that the change process is a success.Person SpecificationPERSON SPECIFICATIONDETAILSNECESSARYDESIRABLEEducation Educated to degree levelIPD QualifiedMasters in Human Resources Management or equivalentExperienceFive years in a services industry in a senior generalist role in Human Resources, including experience in training and development, compensation and performance appraisal.Change ManagementUnion negotiationsProven communication skillsA number of years experience in the logistics/distribution industryPersonalityA positive outlookAbility to see both sides of an argumentSkillsExcellent interpersonal skillsProven negotiation skillsAbility to influence at the highest levelAbility to work under pressureProject Management skillsCircumstancesWillingness to travelRationale:Experience: the essential experience traits listed above are obvious in the situation the company is in. All of the essential requirements are fundamental to the role of a HR manager in a change environment.Education: A third level degree and IPD membership must be sought by the company. A person of the calibre of the HR Manager the company is seeking will have at least have these qualifications. A masters degree would be desirable as it would mean that the candidate would have a grasp of the latest HR practices in industry.Personality: A positive outlook is essential- it means that during the change process, the HR manager will not lose hope under any circumstances. A HR manager with a negative outlook could threaten the success of the whole change process.Skills: The necessary skills speak for themselves. Project management skills would be useful for the implementation of any new initiatives the HR Manager may wish to introduce.Circumstances: A willingness to travel to the other Irish sites and to HQ in New York is essential if the HR manager is to carry out his/her duties effectivel...
