Regional Human Resources Officer – North Wales

Job Title: Regional Human Resources Officer – North Wales Salary: £40,902 Location: Homebased – Covering North Wales (Diocese of Bangor and St Asaph) Contract: Permanent Working hours: 34.75 hrs/pw *HOW TO APPLY* PLEASE SEE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY BELOW. STAND ALONE CV's ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED. APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER AND CV. Job Purpose An expanding Human Resources team is seeking an experienced HR Generalist, with at least 3 years of operational HR experience to join the provincial team. The Representative Body of the Church in Wales provides an HR service for: Clergy – Office Holders Employees – sometimes known as lay staff. The Office Holder HR portfolio is varied and will require a practitioner keen to learn about this niche area. Training and support will be provided. This role will provide comprehensive HR support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, ensuring that HR policies, procedures, and practices are effectively implemented. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of employment law, excellent relationship building skills, and a proactive approach to solving HR challenges in both portfolios. The work will be a mixture of case work and developmental work within the region. The role involves supporting Ministry Area leaders, who have responsibility for multiple churches, and two Cathedrals per region. Each Cathedral is supported by a staff team comprised of a mix of clergy and lay employee roles. The provincial HR service is split into areas, covering two dioceses: North Wales – primarily Bangor and St Asaph Mid Wales – primarily St Davids and Swansea and Brecon South Wales – primarily Llandaff and Monmouth The roles are homebased and will involve regular travel. It is essential that applicants are drivers and have access to a vehicle suitable for business use. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience Essential Car driver with access to a vehicle. Applicants must live in either of the regional areas they are applying for. Ability to work across a number of sites, flexibly, across the working week. Minimum of 3 years of operational HR experience in a generalist role with employee relations experience. Qualified CIPD level 5 practitioner or willing to work towards qualification within eighteen months of employment, supported by the organisation. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices. Proven experience handling employee relations issues confidently and effectively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels. *HOW TO APPLY* A cover letter, CV and application form are required. Forms and further information can be found on our website www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/about-us/work-us/hr-officer It is our policy to only accept a cover letter and application form. If you only send us your CV, then it will be automatically discounted. Please cover all essential criteria in your letter and application form. CLOSING DATE: 10 January 2025 at 10.00 am INTERVIEWS: Are due to be held the week commencing 20 January 2025 Job Type: Full-time Pay: £40,902.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Life insurance Flexible language requirement: English not required Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Do you have access to a vehicle? Experience: Human resources generalist: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: CIPD (preferred) Driving Licence (required) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: St. Asaph (Denbighshire) (required) Willingness to travel: 50% (required) Work Location: On the road Application deadline: 10/01/2025

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