Job overview

This post will contribute to the fulfilment of Health Board workforce objectives by providing professional expertise in people management (HR & OD), ensuring the delivery of comprehensive, responsive and effective services to the business.

The post holder will provide a proactive and professional service to a specific client group including advice on informal employee relations matters, organisational change, recruitment and retention, workforce policies and procedures and NHS Terms and Conditions. In addition, the post holder will develop staff engagement plans, work with the Academy to support Talent Management, and implement good people management practices in the workplace, working alongside managers to coach people management and leadership.

The post holder will develop and maintain regular contact with senior managers and other stakeholders to build an in-depth understanding of the workforce needs and future challenges. The post holder will require knowledge and skills sufficient to influence decision making on people management matters to develop and implement People service strategies, operational structures and policies to meet service needs, in line with legislation, national HR policy and best practice the post holder will develop and maintain regular contact with managers to support and guide managers on their performance against agreed KPIs.

Main duties of the job

To provide support, constructive challenge and specialist guidance to managers to ensure that people management is undertaken in a proactive and agreed manner.

to coach and support line managers in ensuring they have the necessary skills and experience to discharge their duties as defined by their job description.

Support managers in the development of their team members through Personal Development Plans/PADRs.

Provide professional HR/OD management advice and support to managers within nominated areas that contributes to improvement in the organisational performance and achieve objectives through increased staff effectiveness.

To work closely with managers to identify any workforce implications within business cases; for example, changes to working patterns, the introduction of new roles and variations to terms and conditions.

Consider staff and financial resources implications when advising managers to ensure advice is consistent with other workforce colleagues, legislation, terms and conditions and the Health Board agenda.

To act responsibly when performing the role of a People professional.

Promote the development of a People service which fosters a ‘customer service’ focus. To deputise for the Head of People Operations when required.

To work with line managers and workforce colleagues to ensure delivery of workforce Key Performance Indicators (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.