Human Resources Officer in Bangor

2 weeks ago


Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time

Applications are invited for the above permanent, full-time post working within the HR Department.

The post holder will act as the designated HR Officer for the College of Medicine and Health, advising on a broad range of HR management issues, interpreting and advising on employee relations policies and procedures and employment legislation, as required. This will include matters such as supporting performance, capability, grievance, harassment or disciplinary procedures and advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and job evaluation

The post holder will be educated to degree level or equivalent, be part or fully CIPD qualified or have equivalent experience. The ability to communicate through the medium of 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.

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 Directorof 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.


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