Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Workforce & OD team at Powys Teaching Health Board as anAssistant HR Business Partner. Working as part of a passionate team, committed to the ongoing development and continuous learning of our staff, we are looking for an individual who:
- Is passionate about their profession and strives to deliver high quality, effective and forward thinking HR services
- Has significant experience of working in a HR advisor/practitioner role
- Has experience across a range of HR topics and is able to demonstrate their experience in delivery
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing support to the HR Business Partner, providing effective and solution focused HR advice across a range of HR areas. The post holder may also take responsibility for a discrete service within their role as Assistant HR Business Partner.
The position will allow for agile working, but there will be a requirement to attend health board sites when required to meet the needs of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant HR Business Partner (BP) will work autonomously to support the HR BP's in providing HR expertise to embed Workforce and OD strategic objectives within services and support the delivery of the Health Board's overall strategic objectives. Responsible for providing guidance and advice in relation to:
- Workforce planningo Organisational Changeo Resourcingo Engagement & Staff Wellbeingo Employee Relationso Workforce performance & efficiencyo Team Development
- The successful applicant will work closely with the wider Workforce & OD directorate to ensure a proactive, collaborative approach is in place to drive the achievement of the Health Board and directorate objectives.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a detailed job description and person specification that outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. If you have any questions regarding this please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a detailed job description and person specification that outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role. If you have any questions regarding this please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 5 Human Resources Management qualification or equivalent
- Significant experience in a HR Advisor/Practitioner role
- Demonstrable experience of providing advice to managers on complex Employee Relations matters
- Demonstrable ability to analyse and make judgments on complex workforce issues
- CIPD Professional Registration: Associate CIPD
- Demonstrate good knowledge of workforce planning and best practice strategies
- In depth knowledge of Employment Legislation and its application in the workplace
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the context of the NHS, its challenges and related workforce issues
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues, and underpinning legislation and ability to use knowledge to promote and implement best practice within employment
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Training or qualification in an Organisational Development / Learning subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a unionised environment and a commitment to working in partnership
- Experience of handling complex Employee Relations issues
- xperience of assessing and identifying complex workforce related issues and providing recommendations to improve or resolve issues
- Experience of supporting workforce planning
Desirable
- Experience in preparation of cases for Employment Tribunal or providing evidence
- Experience of managing projects
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 5 Human Resources Management qualification or equivalent
- Significant experience in a HR Advisor/Practitioner role
- Demonstrable experience of providing advice to managers on complex Employee Relations matters
- Demonstrable ability to analyse and make judgments on complex workforce issues
- CIPD Professional Registration: Associate CIPD
- Demonstrate good knowledge of workforce planning and best practice strategies
- In depth knowledge of Employment Legislation and its application in the workplace
- Demonstrates a good understanding of the context of the NHS, its challenges and related workforce issues
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues, and underpinning legislation and ability to use knowledge to promote and implement best practice within employment
Desirable
- Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Training or qualification in an Organisational Development / Learning subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a unionised environment and a commitment to working in partnership
- Experience of handling complex Employee Relations issues
- xperience of assessing and identifying complex workforce related issues and providing recommendations to improve or resolve issues
- Experience of supporting workforce planning
Desirable
- Experience in preparation of cases for Employment Tribunal or providing evidence
- Experience of managing projects
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
