Human Resources Advisor Position Description

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1 Date: March 2015 Job Title : Human Resources Advisor Department : Corporate Human Resources Location : WDHB sites Reporting To : Human Resources Manager Direct Reports : Nil Functional Relationships with : Internal Operational Managers and RC Managers All DHB staff within given portfolio Recruitment Centre Payroll Other members of the Corporate HR team External Unions External Health Providers Ministry of Business, Innovation and Enterprise WDHB Employment Lawyer Purpose : To provide quality human resource advice and expertise to management and staff with a primary focus on day to day operational human resource issues. This role will also contribute to the administration of approved HR policies, development of HR strategy and effective provision of HR administration and support functions and participate in other adhoc HR projects or work streams. Job Description: Human Resources Advisor Page 1 of 5

2 Our Purpose, Values and Standards At the heart of Waitemata DHB is our promise of best care for everyone. This promise statement is the articulation of our three-fold purpose to: 1. promote wellness, 2. prevent, cure and ameliorate ill health and 3. relieve the suffering of those entrusted to our care. At the heart of our values is the need for all of us to reflect on the intrinsic dignity of every single person that enters our care. It is a privilege to be able to care for patients, whānau and our community, a privilege that is sometimes overlooked in our day to day work. Our standards and behaviours serve as a reminder to us all about how we are with our patients and with each other. Job Description: Human Resources Advisor Page 2 of 5

3 KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Provide policy and procedural advice and support on HR Matters In conjunction with the HR Managers, provide practical operational support and advice to Operations and RC Managers in order to contribute to the effective provision of HR Services across the Provider Group Assist in identifying learning and development needs for RC Managers and in conjunction with the HR Manager, ensure appropriate plans are developed and implemented to meet those needs. Assist with staff recruitment and induction programmes and the development of these processes. Ensure that the appropriate level of HR Payroll and Recruitment services is accessible to the hiring manager. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with healthalliance and all corporate HR team members. Managers and staff are provided with appropriate and timely HR advice and intervention. HR Strategy and Planning Contribute to the development of HR strategy and planning. Promotion and support of occupational health and safety. Work with Occupational Health and Safety group to ensure compliance with health and safety and the active development and promotion of a healthy environment. Managers are supported in developing Health and Safety strategies and implementing plans for existing services and for new services as they are established. Managers and staff are aware of and meet, their obligations to ensure the health and safety of the working environment and become familiar with risk management as an operational concept. Statutory requirements are met. Management of change Work with managers, staff and unions on the effective management of change and contribute to the building of a strong organisational infrastructure. Promote and enhance engagement with the unions Participate in projects Contribute to or lead projects as directed by the HR Manager or Group HR Manager To recognise the principles Waitemata DHB s commitment to biculturalism is honoured. of the Treaty of Waitangi Cultural advice is sought as appropriate. and how they apply within HR practice To recognise Individual Responsibility Company health and safety policies are read and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities for Workplace Health and Safety Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 Can identify health and safety representative for area Job Description: Human Resources Advisor Page 3 of 5

4 POSITION TITLE: HR Advisor PERSON SPECIFICATION Minimum Qualification Appropriate tertiary qualification or related experience Preferred Human Resources qualification Experience 3+ years as an HR practitioner Experience of supporting HR policy and process Knowledge and experience of working with collective agreements and/or MECA agreements Skills A positive manner, flexible, able Knowledge to influence without conflict Behaviour Ability to interpret and evaluate diverse and complex information Ability to write formal papers, discussion documents and business cases for senior management and Board. Recognises the importance of teamwork Experience in the Health Sector Experience of dealing with the complexity and diverse nature of a large organization Demonstrates resilience Excellent organizational skills Excellent communication and influencing skills Calm, consistent and mature personality Professional approach Maintain professional knowledge through learning continuous learning and development Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Cooperatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Works in a way that: Reduce Inequality in Outcomes demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and wellbeing for self and others Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others Job Description: Human Resources Advisor Page 4 of 5

5 VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Job Description: Human Resources Advisor Page 5 of 5