HR Officer

Gwent Police; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

On-site gym access

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work

Hybrid/Agile working

Flexible working

Local government pension

Support networks

Maternity/Paternity leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Gwent Police is recruiting a Fixed Term Maternity HR Officer to support the implementation and adherence of HR policies across the lifecycle. The role provides guidance to colleagues and line managers on attendance, maternity and flexible working, as part of a 12-month maternity leave cover.

This position offers hybrid working, generous leave and pension benefits, and the chance to contribute to a people-focused policing service with Welsh language capability welcomed.

Qualifications

• Provide advice and signposting on attendance management, maternity and flexible working.

Responsibilities

• Advise colleagues and line managers on HR policies and the HR lifecycle.
• Support implementation and adherence to HR processes across the service.

Job description

Role Overview

We are recruiting a Fixed Term Maternity HR Officer to provide support on the implementation and adherence of HR policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring effective support to colleagues, Line Managers and individuals, in all aspects of the HR Life Cycle.

The role will provide advice, guidance and signposting to activities such as attendance management, maternity and flexible working.

Please note this is a Maternity Leave Cover - 12 months or earlier should the substantive post holder return.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Kayleigh Smith- [e-mail]

What Are Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Discounts from various retailers via theBlue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Range of support networks
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Generous sick pay provisions
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union

Welsh language

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Positive Action Support - Recruitment

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance below or contact the Positive Action team via email: [e-mail]

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

Please note: Police Officers are not eligible to apply for Police Staff posts whilst these are advertised internally.