The Lead HR Adviser will play a key role in delivering a professional, proactive and people-focused HR service to St John Ambulance Cymru.
Working closely with the People Manager and the wider HR team, the post holder will provide high-quality advice and guidance on a range of people matters, supporting managers and leaders to effectively manage their teams. The Lead HR Adviser will act as a trusted point of contact for employee relations matters, ensuring that issues are managed fairly, consistently, in good time and in line with organisational policy and employment legislation.
The role will also contribute to the development and implementation of people initiatives, policies and projects, supporting the delivery of a positive and inclusive people experience across the organisation.
What you’ll need to be successful
We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor with a Level 5 CIPD qualification and a strong track record of managing multiple, complex employee relations cases, including investigations and hearings relating to disciplinaries, grievances and ill health.
You will bring experience of supporting end-to-end recruitment activity and delivering impactful wellbeing and EDI initiatives, alongside a solid understanding of employment law and best practice.
This role requires someone who can take a proactive, coaching-based approach to developing the confidence and capability of our managers, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor across the organisation.
You will be highly organised, resilient and calm under pressure, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to support colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement within the HR function will be key to success in this role.