Job Overview This post will contribute to the fulfilment of Health Board workforce objectives by providing professional expertise in people management(HR&OD),ensuringthedeliveryofcomprehensive,responsiveandeffectiveservices tothe business. Thepostholderwillprovideaproactiveandprofessionalservicetoaspecificclientgroupincludingadviceoninformal employee relations matters, organisational change, recruitment and retention, workforce policiesand procedures and NHS Terms and Conditions. In addition, the post holder will develop staff engagementplans, work with the Academy to support Talent Management, and implement good people managementpracticesintheworkplace,workingalongsidemanagers tocoachpeoplemanagementandleadership. The post holder will develop and maintain regular contact with senior managers and other stakeholders tobuild an in-depth understanding of the workforce needs and future challenges. The post holder will requireknowledge and skills sufficient to influence decision making on people management matters to develop andimplement People service strategies, operational structures and policies to meet service needs, in line withlegislation, national HR policy and best practice the post holder will develop and maintain regular contactwithmanagerstosupportandguidemanagersontheir performanceagainstagreedKPIs. Main duties of the job Toprovidesupport,constructivechallengeandspecialistguidancetomanagerstoensurethatpeoplemanagementis undertakenin a proactiveandagreedmanner. Tocoachandsupportlinemanagersinensuringtheyhavethenecessaryskillsandexperiencetodischargetheirdutiesas Definedby Their Jobdescription. Supportmanagersinthe developmentoftheirteammembersthroughPersonalDevelopmentPlans/PADRs. Provide professional HR/OD management advice and support to managers within nominated areas thatcontributes to improvement in the organisational performance and achieve objectives through increasedstaffeffectiveness. Toworkcloselywithmanagerstoidentifyanyworkforceimplicationswithinbusinesscases;forexample,changes to workingpatterns,theintroductionof newrolesandvariationsto terms andconditions. Consider staff and financial resources implications when advising managers to ensure advice is consistentwithotherworkforcecolleagues,legislation, termsandconditions andtheHealthBoardagenda. Toact responsiblywhenperformingthe roleofaPeopleprofessional. Promote the development of a People service which fosters a ‘customer service’ focus.Todeputisefor theHeadof PeopleOperationswhenrequired. ToworkwithlinemanagersandworkforcecolleaguestoensuredeliveryofworkforceKeyPerformanceIndicators (KPI’s). Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main 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 Education/Qualifications & Training Essential criteria MCIPD qualified with evidence of on-going Continuous Professional Development (CPD) or equivalent experience Human Resources Management qualification at Postgraduate Diploma level or similar equivalent HR management qualification. Additional HR training or experience to Masters level equivalent. Desirable criteria Employment Law qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience sufficient to provide advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of the role without day-to-day supervision or direction. Experience of working successfully in a complex, busy and large scale business Up to date knowledge of employment law and good employment practice. Extensive experience of advising managers on how to handle complex, contentious and highly sensitive employee relations issues including writing management statements of case and advising at disciplinary hearings and other formal hearings. Experience of devising & delivering training to managers on range of ER topics Experience of mentoring and coaching staff Experience of developing team building or similar events to support team/department engagement/relationships Experience of policy review and development Knowledge of the current HR Agenda in the NHS Workforce Planning and role re-design experience Experienced in working in partnership Desirable criteria Experience of attending and preparing for employment tribunals Significant NHS experience Project management experience Essential Criteria Skills, Knowledge and Attributes Able to contribute immediately to the work of the department and establishing professional credibility Able to advise managers up to senior level on complex ER issues including formal hearings. Able to support workforce colleagues, acting as a role model and able to professionally and personally develop team members Able to build positive relationships with managers, colleagues and Trade Union representatives. Able to interpret and apply employment law for use in employment cases, developing and reviewing All Wales and Health Board employment policies. Able to convey ideas and advice clearly, concisely, with conviction and in a persuasive manner often in the face of opposition or hostility when advice is challenged. Demonstrate commitment to the use of good HRM practices in the business and be able to coach managers on how to apply HRM practices appropriately. Good analytical skills. Able to analyse reports and data and act on these appropriately. High standard of verbal and written communication skills/able to generate own correspondence and reports. Able to explain and persuade others through written and oral argument, and gain acceptance for issues that may be unwelcome or new. Adaptable, flexible and innovative approach to work Ability to prioritise/organise work load Ability to work as part of a team Experience of successful line management of others Value diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness Works across boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others Desirable criteria Ability to speak Welsh