Human Resources Officer – Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Fire Chiefs Council Limited is looking for an experienced HR Officer to join a motivated HR team at Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service. The role involves providing HR advice, managing employee relations, and supporting cultural change programs, along with various employee benefits including flexible working and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Free car parking

Flexible working hours

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

24 days holiday plus public holidays

Employee discounts for high street shopping and entertainment

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified to level 5 or equivalent.
• Generalist HR experience with a good understanding of employment law.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations, performance management, and HR casework.
• Provide advice and support on policies and legislation.
• Build effective working relationships with all levels of the service.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

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.

Salary: Starting Salary £41,511 per annum

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