Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE .
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.
An exciting opportunity for a Workforce Business Partner to join our team at Swansea Bay University Health Board. As Workforce Business Partner, you will work strategically with the Corporate divisions to understand their service strategies and business objectives and work collaboratively to identify develop business focused solutions.
One additional area of focus for the successful candidate will be to work in partnership with key stakeholders within the Health Board to increase presenteeism across the workforce. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with demonstrable experience in increasing presenteeism within an organisation and to use this expertise to showcase innovative and proactive approaches. This work is key and aligns with Swansea Bay University Health Board's 5-year People Strategy, to ensure we maintain an 'Engaged, Motivated & Healthy' workforce. We also want to ensure that Best Practice already in place across each Service Group is understood, shared, implemented and monitored.
This role is fixed term for 2 years in order to ensure dedicated support in the delivery of our key strategic aims across the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
The Workforce Business Partner will act as a senior member of the Health Board's Workforce & Organisational Development Team.
The role holder will be responsible for developing and supporting the delivery of workforce and organisational development strategies as well as providing regular reports, analysis and recommendations for action against key performance indicators and transformational change objectives.
Lead on the identification of workforce related cost efficiency schemes and support their delivery. In conjunction with management teams, analyse the cost / benefit of specific programmes, weighing up risks and adjusting plans.
Support hearings, appeal panels, complex investigations as needed and undertake policy development.
Interpret employment legislation and case law, the role holder will act as the senior advisor in the service group consisting of regional and Health Board wide services and will provide authoritative advice on very complex and very specialist Workforce and OD issues.
You will form strong partnerships with key stakeholders which includes the Workforce Team, client group managers and employees, as well as Trade Union representatives to progress the people agenda.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
Job description
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.
Job description
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
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area and work flexible to meet the business needs
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD Qualified - MCIPD, Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Expert knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.
- Knowledge of workforce planning within a complex work environment long-term planning and strategy development processes.
Desirable
- Formal Employment Law qualification.
- Coaching Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of analysing highly complex workforce data identifying risk and developing a range of tailored solutions.
- Significant experience of providing highly complex advice on workforce demonstrating developed persuasive, motivational and negotiating skills.
- Significant experience in HR at senior management level including experience in operational HR and strategic HR practices.
Desirable
- Experience of working across a range of organisations to achieve significant change.
- Experience of Strategic and planning development.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and understand complex business, financial and workforce data.
- Ability to interpret and apply HR knowledge to the Health Board workforce strategy
- Demonstrate record of effective change in highly complex inter-organisational setting.
Desirable
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area and work flexible to meet the business needs
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD Qualified - MCIPD, Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Expert knowledge of HR best practice and employment law.
- Knowledge of workforce planning within a complex work environment long-term planning and strategy development processes.
Desirable
- Formal Employment Law qualification.
- Coaching Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of analysing highly complex workforce data identifying risk and developing a range of tailored solutions.
- Significant experience of providing highly complex advice on workforce demonstrating developed persuasive, motivational and negotiating skills.
- Significant experience in HR at senior management level including experience in operational HR and strategic HR practices.
Desirable
- Experience of working across a range of organisations to achieve significant change.
- Experience of Strategic and planning development.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse and understand complex business, financial and workforce data.
- Ability to interpret and apply HR knowledge to the Health Board workforce strategy
- Demonstrate record of effective change in highly complex inter-organisational setting.
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters
1 Talbot Gateway
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
