Senior HR Adviser in Port Talbot

HR practitioner with responsibility to advise and make decisions in relation to complex situations and issues, whilst providing a Human Resource service to localities/clinical directorates and corporate departments of large mixed working groups e.g. nursing, administrative and management.

• Ensure that the Directorates adopt HR practice which is consistent with best practice, Health Board policies and procedures and current legislation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Health Board Workforce strategy.
• Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of an effective operational HR service across locality/directorates.
• Attend locality/directorate meetings where necessary, ensuring that managers consider the HR implications of service developments and organisational change.

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 processes, grievance, capability and dignity at work issues. Experience of managing change and advising on the implications of change is a must.

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. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. 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.

Person specification

• Knowledge

• Essential criteria: Specialist HR knowledge through a professional HR Qualification (CIPD) or equivalent experience.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Essential criteria: Extensive previous HR experience including the provision of highly complex advice and support to staff and management e.g. sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance.
• Desirable criteria: Knowledge of DBS and work permit requirements.

Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

Applicant requirements

• You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.