HR Business Partner

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Nottingham seeks a dynamic HR Business Partner to provide expert HR advice and support organizational development. The role involves handling complex casework, leading investigations, and consulting on employee relations. Candidates should have CIPD Membership and a strong grasp of UK employment law. The organization offers a flexible working environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Agile Working Policy

Generous annual leave

Public service pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing support

Free gym access

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• CIPD Membership is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience handling complex casework and investigations.
• Experience in organisational change and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Leading investigations on complex employment issues.
• Consulting on organisational change with representative bodies.
• Delivering HR training and contributing to policy development.

Skills

CIPD Membership

UK employment law knowledge

Relationship building

Complex casework handling

Organisational change experience

Job description

HR Business Partner

Job description

Grade 8 : £51,356 - £55,566

Full time : 37 hours (Monday – Friday)

Joint Headquarters, Sherwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

Are you passionate about making a difference through strategic HR support and people-focused solutions? Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team and help shape the future of our workforce.

As an HR Business Partner, you will provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the Service, supporting the implementation of policies and procedures that reflect best practice and legal compliance. You’ll work closely with district and departmental management teams, contributing to organisational development, employee relations, and transformational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting disciplinary, grievance, and capability processes
• Leading investigations and advising on complex employment matters
• Supporting organisational change and consultation with Representative Bodies
• Delivering HR-related training and contributing to policy development

Experience / Qualification

• CIPD Membership
• Has strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Can build effective relationships with managers and stakeholders
• Is confident in handling complex casework and investigations
• Has experience in organisational change and employee relations
• Is committed to continuous professional development and ethical standards

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.