HR Business Partner

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Winsford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is hiring experienced HR Business Partners to support managers with advice and coaching. The role involves strategic change management and enhancing team performance. Candidates should possess strong HR qualifications and relevant experience. This position offers a salary of £41,771 to £51,356 per annum, along with a range of benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave provisions

Family-friendly policies

Agile working arrangements after probation

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after five years

Access to leadership and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Credible and experienced HR professional.
• Ability to provide expert HR advice and coaching.
• Strong understanding of current employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with managers providing HR advice and support.
• Deliver strategic change programmes aligned with the People strategy.
• Build trusted relationships across all organizational levels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

HR best practice knowledge

Influencing skills

Resilience in dynamic environments

Education

HR professional qualifications

Job description

Overview

HR Business Partners (2 positions, 1 x Headquarters, 1 x Service Delivery)

Department – Professional Standards & Business Partnership Unit

Location: Headquarters, Sadler Road, Winsford (there is a requirement to travel within the County)

Salary of £41,771 – 46,142 per annum, with potential to progress to £47,771 – £51,356 subject to experience and qualifications. PM1/ PM2 (career grade)

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Positions are based in an open plan office at CFRS HQ, Sadler Road.

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 6th October 2025.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 and will consist of a presentation, interview and Personality Questionnaire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced and driven professionals to join our Professional Standards and Business Partnership Unit, as HR Business Partners.

Responsibilities

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers across the Service, providing expert HR Advice, coaching, and strategic support. Your role will be pivotal in helping leaders unlock the full potential of their teams across the entire employee lifecycle – from performance management and employee relations to workforce planning, resourcing and shaping organisational culture.

You will also play a key role in delivering strategic change programmes and corporate initiatives aligned with our People strategy, which supports the Service’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be a credible and experienced HR Professional with the resilience to deliver pragmatic, compliant solutions in a dynamic environment. Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. A solid understanding of HR best practice and current employment legislation is also required.

If you are ready to take on a rewarding and fast-paced role within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave provisions
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
• Agile working arrangements (available after successful completion of probation)
• A minimum of 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after five years continuous Local Government Service, plus bank holidays
• Access to a wide range of leadership and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Staff restaurant facilities
• Discounted gym memberships across the county.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found on our website or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to [e-mail]

Please quote job reference 35/25/HRBP on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 9am 6th October 2025

Additional Information

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: [e-mail]

Applications for part-time and job share working will be considered for this post.

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please note that internal applicants must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for the role before submitting their application.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those with non-traditional career paths. If you’re passionate about the role we would encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what we’re looking for.