Human Resources Officer

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency service organization is looking for a Human Resources Officer to join their dynamic HR team in Shrewsbury. This role involves managing employee relations and supporting various HR initiatives while ensuring compliance with legislation and policy. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a CIPD qualification, contributing to organizational change and employee development.

Benefits

Free car parking

Flexible working hours

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

24 days holiday plus public holidays

Training & Development opportunities

Employee discount benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in HR, supporting employee relations and performance management.
• Flexibility and adaptability to various tasks.
• Ability to manage confidential and complex matters with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the people strategy and manage HR casework.
• Advise on employee relations and performance management.
• Engage in cultural change initiatives within the service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Understanding of Employment Law

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Human Resources Officer

37 hours per week

Grade 10 - £41,511per annum

Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Officer to work as part of our highly motivated and people focused HR team at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, based at Brigade Headquarters, St Michael’s Street, Shrewsbury. Reporting to the HR Manager you will support the delivery of the people strategy, driving forward objectives and building strong effective working relationships with all levels of the service adding value to our cultural change programme.

As a trusted HR advisor, you will ensure effective management of all aspects of employee relations, employee resourcing, performance management, occupational health, projects and, advising and leading on the application of policy and legislation and conditions of service for staff to name a number of areas. You will manage HR casework providing advice and support to line managers.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills with a proactive 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 confident to advise and support change through the wider organisation.

Applicants will ideally be CIPD qualified to level 5, or equivalent, with generalist HR experience You will display a flexible and adaptable approach to work and have the ability to demonstrate integrity and discretion for dealing with confidential and complex matters. You should have a good understanding of employment law and the impact in the workplace environment.

We offer a variety of benefits including free car parking and operate a flexible working hours scheme to support work life balance. The role offers access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, holiday entitlement of 24 days plus public holidays and a concessionary day. Training & Development opportunities also offered along with employee discount benefits for various high street shopping and entertainment.

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Human Resources Officer Job Description.docx