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    Human Resources Officer - Bangor, United Kingdom - Bangor University

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    Description

    Job Number

    BU03584

    School/Department

    Professional Services

    Grade

    7

    Contract Duration

    Permanent

    Responsible to

    Deputy Director of HR

    Overview

    The College of Medicine and Health comprises the School of Psychology and Sport Science, the School of Health Sciences and the North Wales Medical School. The College has well established formal links with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Primary Healthcare providers. This enables an integrated approach to developing research, training, medical and healthcare education that serves the needs of North Wales.

    The College's mission is to foster inter-disciplinary scholarship and research collaboration across the three schools. We share academic goals and practice in the pursuit of excellence in medical, mental and physical health and social care, working to breaking down traditional barriers to collaboration. We promote an inclusive culture and environment for staff and students within the College, including support for the Welsh language and culture. North Wales Medical School (NWMS) is the focus for medical education and research at Bangor University and offers a career-spanning portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including C21 Medicine (Cardiff University franchised), Physician's Associate, Biomedical Science, Medical Science and Pharmacology, a new independent Medicine programme from September 2024 and a new Pharmacy programme from 2025. NWMS is the main source of planned student and staff growth within the College and the University over the next few years.

    Purpose of the Job

    In addition to the generalist HR responsibilities, and given the forthcoming growth of NWMS within the College alongside our existing healthcare programmes, the post-holder will also be the source of expertise and advice in relation to the employment and engagement of Clinical Academics, understanding and interpreting the specialised nature of their engagement with the University, and working in partnership with key stakeholders such as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Primary Healthcare provides., The post-holder will work in a business partnering role with the College and Schools' Executive Committees.

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Human Resources Operational Duties

  • Take lead responsibility for the College of Medicine and Health (the client group) within the University, advising as required on a broad range of human resource management issues and interpreting and advising on employee relations, policies and procedures and employment legislation, as required. This will include matters such as performance, capability, grievance, harassment or disciplinary procedures, and advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and job evaluation.

  • To effectively support the University staff recruitment function, including the provision of advice to your client group on recruitment policy and procedures, and advising on best practice.

  • Issuing of accurate and relevant contracts of employment taking into account both legislative requirements and University practices, including the specific requirements in relation to clinical academic colleagues.

  • Work with line managers in the client group and the Occupational Health Practitioner to manage staff absence in accordance with the University's Sickness Absence Policy.

  • To deal with complaints including carrying out initial investigation with regard to a grievance or disciplinary in accordance with procedures; acting as panel member at disciplinary hearings, providing guidance on University policy and procedures; and producing structured reports including recommendations.

  • To contribute to the development of new policies and review of existing policies and procedures.

  • Advising and supporting on HR matters in any re-structuring or organisational change exercises.

  • Generating regular and ad hoc reports for a wide range of recipients e.g. benchmarking data, absence data, recruitment data, and being a designated contact point for such reports.

  • Being the nominated HR representative on relevant Project Groups/Teams Contribute to the delivery of training programmes and workshops on relevant HR topics and policies In rotation, deliver the HR element on the University wide staff induction programme.

  • Act as member of external and internal groups and committees.

  • Take the lead on any new projects as advised by the Chief People Officer or Deputy Director of HR.

  • Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
  • Specific Duties

  • Ensure ongoing awareness of legislation and best practice in all areas linked to the employment and engagement of clinical academics.

  • To research, devise and provide advice and written guidance on all contractual arrangements (clinical and nonclinical), to ensure that staff are engaged on the appropriate terms and conditions of employment.

  • Liaise with the appropriate external bodies relevant to the North Wales Medical School, for example HR colleagues within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, relevant Royal Colleges.

  • UKVI – To lead on UKVI matters in relation to the joint appointment of Clinical Academics and to provide support to the Senior HR Officer (Projects and Business processes) as required on other UKVI matters relating to the College of Medicine and Health
  • Other Duties and Responsibilities

  • The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.

  • The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.

  • The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.

  • The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.
  • Person Specification

    Qualifications/Training

    Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Part or fully CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience.
  • Ability to show evidence of continued professional development.
  • Desirable

  • Post graduate degree in a relevant subject
  • Experience/Knowledge

    Essential

  • A knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and trends within the HR environment.
  • Knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas (such as recruitment & selection, absence management, capability issues, disciplinary and grievance) with experience of dealing with such matters in a HR capacity.
  • Previous experience of working in a Human Resources function.
  • Proficient in the use of software packages such as a HR/Payroll system, and reporting software such as Business Intelligence tools and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Professional commitment to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion, with a practical understanding of how these affect the work of HR.
  • Experience in dealing with matters of sensitivity and a confidential nature Desirable
  • Previous experience of working in a Human Resources function within a Higher Education environment.
  • Previous experience of having worked directly in the area of Clinical Academics (at either a Health Board or a University).
  • An understanding of the area of Clinical Academics, their employment and engagement, joint working principles, contractual arrangements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the issues currently affecting the Higher Education environment.
  • Experience of delivering training on relevant HR matters, for example absence management, recruitment and selection, performance management.
  • Previous experience of implementing a HR system and or process improvement.
  • Skills/Abilities

    Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels within the Institution.
  • The ability to analyse, interpret and explain policies, procedures, and underpinning employment law, with the influencing and negotiating skills required to implement.
  • A problem-solving approach and attitude, able to independently take initiative to source a solution where policy or practice may not be apparent or available,
  • The ability to compile and interpret statistical data and communicate it in a professional and understandable manner and explain to non IT specialists.
  • Strong organisational skills to manage a varied range of projects and tasks, to prioritise effectively and to ensure deadlines are met whist working accurately in using own initiative.
  • Team-working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others.
  • A positive and customer service based approach to operational work as well as the ability to act in line with our values.
  • Ability to be proactive and identify and recommend changes for improvement where appropriate.
  • Desirable

  • The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.
  • General

    We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

    All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

    All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.



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