Senior HR / Workforce Advisor

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Full time
Location: Neath
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Job offered by: NHS
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Category:
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO COVERING OF SECONDMENT.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) is looking for an experienced Senior Workforce Advisor to join our team. As an organisation driven by our values, every person that works for us is expected to demonstrate our values of "caring for each other", "working together" and "always improving". Based at Health Board Headquarters, Baglan, (with agile working arrangements in place) the successful candidates will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, comprehensive and effective HR advisory service on all matters relating to our workforce. The post holders will contribute to the development and implementation of the SBUHB workforce strategy.

Main duties of the job You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to address complex and sensitive issues with staff at all levels. You will need to display tenacity and resilience and possess the ability to inspire confidence in the managers you support. You must be able to evidence 'hands on' experience within a HR setting operating in a complex and challenging employment environment. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of the NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service. We are looking for someone with a high quality grounding in the management of sickness absence, disciplinary investigations, grievance, capability and dignity at work issues. Experience of managing change and advising on the implications of change is a must.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification Qualifications

Specialist Workforce Knowledge through CIPD or equivalent experience

Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level of experience

Evidence of continuing professional development

Member of the HPMA

ECDL or equivalent Qualification or level of experience

Experience & Knowledge

Excellent working knowledge of employment legislation, good practice and current developments in workforce practice

Extensive previous HR experience including the provision of highly complex advice and support to staff and management e.g. sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance and advising and supporting managers through these problems

Experience of interpreting terms and conditions of service

Experience of managing change and advising managers on the staffing implications of such change

Experience of dealing with Trade Union and Staff Organisations including advising at formal meetings

Knowledge of DBS and Work Permit requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata

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