HR People Partner

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is looking for an HR People Partner to join their team. This permanent role involves developing goals, providing HR guidance, and supporting leadership development while being flexible with work locations across various offices. The position aims to enhance employee relations and create a supportive environment for both staff and management, contributing to the organization's mission of community safety.

Benefits

Flexi time scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly schemes

Health & well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience in HR practices, employee relations, and conflict resolution necessary.
• Ability to coach and develop leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of HR policies and employment law highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with managers to implement HR best practices.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues such as grievances and maternity matters.
• Support leadership development and performance management within the Service.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

HR policies implementation

Coaching

Performance management

Job description

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Salisbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.07.2025

Expiry Date:

30.08.2025

Job Description:

Job title: HR People Partner

Grade: G

Salary: £42,708 - £45,718 per annum (rising by annual increments to £45,718). More information on salaries and progression can be found on our page.

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role can be based at Trowbridge, Swindon or Service Headquarters Salisbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. We would welcome a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Travel: The role has significant travel requirements across the Service, including Warminster, Westbury, Trowbridge, Bradford On Avon, Melksham, Devizes, Calne, Pewsey, Marlborough, and Ramsbury.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Adele Smyth, Senior HR People Partner on 07585 985503.

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 July 2025 (midnight). Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 6 August 2025. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organization dedicated to changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in making communities safer and healthier.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, family-friendly schemes, and health & well-being services.

As a HR People Partner, you will:

• Develop relationships with and support managers within the Service, ensuring best practices are implemented to achieve objectives and deliver the business plan.
• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations issues such as conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance, flexible working requests, maternity/paternity matters, redundancy, and restructuring.
• Ensure line managers can effectively apply HR policies and procedures, keeping them updated and ensuring consistent application.
• Support leadership development, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.