HR Business Partner – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Winsford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in Winsford seeks two HR Business Partners to provide strategic HR support across various functions. Responsibilities include coaching managers, delivering change programmes, and fostering a culture of trust and compliance. Candidates must exhibit strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HR practices. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and attractive benefits including enhanced leave provisions.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave provisions

Family-friendly policies

Agile working arrangements

Minimum of 26 days annual leave

Access to leadership and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Staff restaurant facilities

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Credible and experienced HR professional with a solid understanding of employment legislation.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• Resilience to deliver compliant solutions in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice, coaching, and strategic support to managers.
• Partner with leaders on performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning.
• Deliver strategic change programmes aligned with the People strategy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Understanding of HR best practices

Job description

HR Business Partner – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

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.

Overview

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice, coaching and strategic support to managers across the Service.
• Partner with leaders across the employee lifecycle, including performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, resourcing and culture shaping.
• Deliver strategic change programmes and corporate initiatives aligned with the People strategy and CRMP.
• Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation and influence decisions.

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

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

Further information

Full job description and application form can be found via the links or by contacting the HR Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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

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