HR Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Human Resources Manager

37 hours per week

Permanent

An exciting opportunity has become available for an HR Manager to join Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, based at Brigade Headquarters, Shrewsbury, to oversee the HR function.

Reporting to the Head of HR and Administration and supporting the Senior Management Team, you will enable delivery against the Authority’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP), Service priorities, HR Departmental plan, and drive forward the objectives outlined in the People Strategy.

You will take responsibility for the effective leadership of the HR department in respect of Employee Relations, Payroll, Occupational Health, multi-disciplinary projects, and contract management, advising and leading on the application of policy and legislation and conditions of service for staff. You will oversee all HR complex case management and provide strategic HR advice and support in relation to all resourcing matters including recruitment, performance management, talent management, and workforce planning.

We are looking for someone who is professionally qualified with excellent communication and organisational skills and a proactive and friendly attitude. You should have the ability to work under pressure and have a proven track record of being able to effectively prioritise and meet strict deadlines. You must be forward-thinking, keen to embrace new technology and systems, and happy to lead and manage change in your own teams as well as the wider organisation.

You will display a flexible and adaptable approach to work and have the ability to demonstrate tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information. You should be proficient in employment law and be up to speed with current and future legislation. Your experience and knowledge should enable you to deliver against all areas of the People strategy as well as providing advice and guidance on all aspects of our work that affect our people.

Applicants will ideally be MCIPD or CIPD qualified to level 5, or equivalent, with extensive generalist HR and management experience.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we’re keen to hear from you. We can offer a modern working environment with a high level of employee engagement, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and access to other contributory benefits.

A full and comprehensive list of the roles and responsibilities can be found in the job description.

Interviews will be held w/c 19 May 2025.

For an informal discussion, please contact Germaine Worker on 01743 260210.