Human Resources Advisor

Cleveland Fire Brigade; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Fire Brigade is seeking a pragmatic HR Advisor to support managers and employees, delivering expert guidance to create an inclusive, high-performing workplace that supports Protecting People, Places and Futures.

You will provide HR advice, support recruitment and organisational change, manage employee relations, deliver training, and help develop policies and initiatives while analysing workforce data to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR qualification.
• Experience providing HR advice to managers and employees.
• Experience handling employee relations casework including attendance, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR advice to managers and employees across a broad range of people-related matters.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning and organisational change initiatives.
• Manage employee relations casework including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Deliver engaging HR training and coaching to managers and employees.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and people initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insights for decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion to foster a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Data analysis

Equality & inclusion

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Ready to make a difference through people?

We are looking for a professional, proactive and people-focused Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide expert advice and support to managers and employees, helping to create an inclusive, high-performing workplace that enables us to deliver our purpose of Protecting People, Places and Futures.

As a trusted HR partner, you will play a key role in supporting our people, developing management capability and driving positive employee experiences across the organisation.

What you'll do

• Provide professional and pragmatic HR advice and guidance across a broad range of people-related matters.
• Support recruitment and selection activity, workforce planning and organisational change initiatives.
• Manage and support employee relations casework, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters.
• Deliver engaging HR training, coaching and guidance to managers and employees.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data and trends, providing insight and recommendations to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, helping to foster a positive and respectful workplace culture.

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR qualification), or demonstrable equivalent experience in an HR advisory role.
• Proven experience of providing professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across a range of people-related matters.
• Experience supporting employee relations casework, including attendance management, disciplinary, grievance and capability procedures.
• Experience coordinating and supporting recruitment and selection processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience and adherence to best practice.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound, practical recommendations.
• Confidence in delivering training, presentations and workshops, engaging a variety of audiences.
• A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a passion for creating positive workplace cultures.