Senior Workforce Advisor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a pivotal HR leadership role providing expert advice and support on complex operational HR matters. You will partner with managers and staff, shaping positive workforce outcomes and driving organisational success. The role involves supporting service transformation, development, and modernisation initiatives, acting as the dedicated HR link for a designated service area. You will influence strategic workforce planning, lead change initiatives, and deputise for the Workforce Manager.
Essential criteria
- Graduate member of CIPD
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive knowledge of employment law
Desirable criteria
- HPMA member
- ECDL
- Broad understanding of Agenda for Change
- Generalist HR experience
- Working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment
- Working in a multidisciplinary environment and across departments/County
- Disciplinary issues
- Policy development & implementation
- Conflict Resolution
- NHS Experience
- TUPE transfer handling regulations
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation
- Other
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- Graduate member of CIPD
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive knowledge of employment law
- HPMA member
- ECDL
- Broad understanding of Agenda for Change
- Generalist HR experience
- Working in partnership with TU's in a Unionised environment
- Working in a multidisciplinary environment and across departments/County
- Disciplinary issues
- Policy development & implementation
- Conflict Resolution
- NHS Experience
- TUPE transfer handling regulations
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation
- Other
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £40,559 – £48,841 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Senior Workforce Advisor
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Join us in a pivotal HR leadership role where no two days are the same. As a trusted partner to managers and staff across the County and designated corporate functions, you will provide expert advice and support on a wide range of complex operational HR matters, helping to shape positive workforce outcomes and drive organisational success. Working closely with the Workforce Manager and Head of Workforce, you will play a key role in supporting service transformation, development and modernisation initiatives, while acting as the dedicated HR link for a designated service area. With opportunities to influence strategic workforce planning, lead on change initiatives and deputise for the Workforce Manager when required, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to make a real impact. The postholder will provide a comprehensive operational HR service across the County and designated service areas, working closely with managers to support the delivery of organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
They will offer expert advice, guidance and practical support on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence management, performance and capability issues, equality and
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