HR Partner

• Through HR advice, reports and operational activity, support the Audit Director Committee in securing the workforce needed to keep the workforce engaged and motivated. • Understand all HR Policies so that advice given is policy-based and robust. Be visible to the business operations across Wales, be available and seek opportunities to enhance awareness of best practice in people management.Main DutiesHR support to the Practice Directors • Provide timely, accurate, consistent and sound HR advice, guidance and constructive challenge, with due consideration to HR policy, statutory obligations and wider good practiceHR support to managers and staff)• Support develop and coach managers to manage HR issues within Audit Wales policies and procedures and good practice. Act as a facilitator to support line managers and staff to find joint solutions to issues. Support managers in handling complex and sensitive cases concerning conduct, wellbeing, attendance and performance.• Brief business area meetings as required in relation to HR updates and dashboardsRecruitment and on-boarding• For the business areas, facilitate the recruitment of the right people, right place, right time, from the development of job descriptions to on-boarding. Work with colleagues to publicise an attractive brand of the Audit Wales to attract the best.• Liaise with colleagues to ensure that the induction process for new starters is engaging, motivating and comprehensive to as to establish employees for successHR good practice and team work• Assist in periodic reviews and development of the Employee Handbook and other HR policies, procedures and guidance to reflect legislative changes, lessons learned and good practice, both as an author, reviewer and contributor• Production of monthly/quarterly HR management information and HR updates for the relevant business area• Draft papers and reports, as needed, and undertake HR corporate projects on an ad hoc basis• Any other tasks required from time to time, commensurate with the grade of the role.Key Results AreasPage 2 of 5 - Job DescriptionJob description• Act as the first line of contact in HR for any employee relations’ advice for the business areas, ensuring that managers (and Directors) are engaged on sensitive issues that arise.• Work closely with HR and other colleagues to ensure consistency and excellence in HR service delivery.• Liaise with trade unions on special cases, policy development and any proposed changes to terms and conditions.• Fully utilise the HR system to manage transactional and administrative processes ensuring accuracy in data input.• To act as a role model for the values and behaviours of the Audit Wales