HR Adviser (Projects)

Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in United Kingdom is seeking an HR Adviser (Projects) to enhance HR and payroll processes. This role involves mapping existing systems, leading improvement projects, and conducting payroll audits. Ideal candidates have a strong HR background, excellent analytical skills, and are CIPD level 5 qualified or working towards it. This fixed-term position offers a vital opportunity to make a significant impact in HR services.

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional HR and providing professional HR advice.
• Strong experience in data analysis and improving processes.
• Excellent ability to adapt to various HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Map and review existing HR and payroll processes for improvement.
• Support multiple HR improvement projects with clear communication.
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide advice on employment policies and legislation.
• Maintaining high data quality across HR systems.

Skills

Organised

Analytical

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD level 5 qualified or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service as an HR Adviser (Projects), where you'll play a key role in driving change and enhancing HR and payroll processes. This is a 12-month fixed term position based at our Headquarters in Reading. We are looking for an organised, analytical, and forward-thinking HR Adviser (Projects) to support the continuous improvement of our HR and payroll processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong HR background who enjoys problem‑solving, data analysis, and developing efficient systems that make a real difference. If you're passionate about process improvement and delivering high‑quality HR services, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Map and review existing HR and payroll processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Work on multiple improvement projects, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery.
• Use HR systems and automation tools to streamline processes and improve service quality.
• Conduct payroll audits and checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on employment policies, legislation, and best practice.
• Maintain data protection and ensure high data quality across HR systems.
• Support wider HR projects and contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives.
• CIPD level 5 qualified or working towards.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to use and adapt to various HR systems.
• Strong experience in transactional HR and providing professional HR advice.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.