Senior HR / Workforce Advisor

Job summary

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

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, 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.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 wewant 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.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.