HR Support Officer

About the Role

The Complex HR Team within Workforce and Organisational Development is seeking experienced and motivated HR Support Officers to join their team. These positions play a crucial role in aiding the organisation to meet its workforce attendance and wellbeing goals by delivering a proactive, comprehensive sickness absence management service. You'll collaborate with managers, employees, Occupational Health, and other stakeholders to improve attendance, support wellbeing, and ensure organizational adherence to policies.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee sickness absence procedures, including arranging meetings and hearings promptly.
• Analyze key performance indicators and sickness absence data to identify trends.
• Provide timely advice and guidance to employees and managers on attendance management policies and procedures.
• Prepare and manage documentation, including scanning, photocopying, binding, and updating reports.
• Work collaboratively with various teams to foster consistent, fair, and compassionate attendance management practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Diploma-level education or equivalent administrative skills acquired through training and experience, good general education, and advanced keyboarding abilities.
• Desirable: Evidence of further study and personal development as well as a genuine interest in HR functions.
• Extensive experience with office administration, electronic diary management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

About Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

ABUHB is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving Gwent communities, employing over 14,000 staff and volunteers. It offers care across hospitals, GP practices, community, and mental health services. The Health Board is committed to inclusion, continuous learning, innovation, and upholding values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect. Flexible working arrangements and comprehensive NHS benefits are offered.

Additional Information and Support

All individuals, especially those with protected characteristics, disabled, neurodiverse candidates, and Armed Forces community members are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English, with equal consideration. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment, including alternative formats and support, are readily provided upon request by contacting the recruiting manager or recruitment team.

The Health Board enforces a smoke-free environment on all premises.

The Band 3 salary scale will be updated in August 2026 in line with NHS Agenda for Change pay awards and backdated to 1st April 2026 where applicable.

Applicants should apply promptly as vacancies may close at any time or be withdrawn if filled internally.