Job overview
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 10/09/2027 to cover maternity . If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and talented individual to help make a positive impact within the Health Board’s Operational Workforce Team.
Hywel Dda in one of the largest healthcare provides in Wales delivering acute, intermediate, mental health, community and primary care services for almost 400,000 people living in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
The Workforce and Organisational Development function in Hywel Dda is in an exciting position as we have embarked on a new vision and direction based on a HR disrupted approach to our policy work and kinder people processes for the management of employee relations issues.
Main duties of the job
As the Senior Workforce Advisor for the Pembrokeshire team, you will provide expertise and advice to managers across the County on a range of operational areas of HR including the management of sickness absence, disciplinary and performance matters, and organisational change.
You will develop positive relationships with managers and employees, and work with colleagues across the Workforce and Organisational Development function to identify people centred solutions.
We are seeking an ambitious individual who is passionate about delivering a values-based HR service and making a positive impact on patient care across our communities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 21/08/2026
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Level 1 Welsh
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- TUPE transfer handling regulations
- Experience of managing organisational change & advising on staff consultation
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Graduate Member of CIPD
- Degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Extensive knowledge of employment law
Desirable
- HPMA member
- ECDL
- Broad understanding of Agenda for Change
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This advert is for Senior Workforce Advisor with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term /secondment until 10/09/2027 to cover Maternity Leave). The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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