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Dyfed-Powys Police; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Flexible working

Staff support networks

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police in Ceredigion are inviting applications for a HR Officer in People Services, supporting divisional managers to manage staff and address people-related issues in line with Force Policy and best practice.

You will develop and update HR document management systems, support line managers with attendance and performance management, misconduct, fairness at work, organisation change and recruitment, and help ensure establishment and workforce data reflects local changes.

Qualifications

• Responsible for development and updating HR document management systems.
• Provide support to line managers dealing with people-related issues, including attendance and performance, misconduct, fairness at work, organisation change and recruitment and selection.
• Support the Resource Management Group with establishment & workforce data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update HR document management systems.
• Support line managers on attendance, performance, misconduct, fairness, change, and recruitment.
• Assist the Resource Management Group to ensure accurate establishment and workforce data.

Skills

HR document management

Employee relations

Attendance & performance

Recruitment & selection

Workforce data

Job description

Business area / Department People & Organisational Development

Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational Agile

Grade E

Part/Full Time Full Time

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Interview Date 12 October 2026

Closing Date 05/10/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a HR Officer in People Services supporting the Ceredigion divisional managers in the effective management of staff and ensuring people related issues are dealt with in line with Force Policy and best practise.

What you will be doing?

• To be responsible for the development and updating of Human Resources document management systems ensuring information can be accessed by colleagues as appropriate.
• To provide support to line managers dealing with people related issues, including attendance and performance, misconduct (police staff), fairness at work, organisation change and recruitment and selection.
• Support the Resource Management Group (RMG) ensuring establishment & workforce data accurately reflects local changes.

As one of four divisional HR officers, you will work alongside leaders and teams who serve their communities every day and have a real and lasting impact. Supporting a dedicated division of police officers and police staff, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced people-focused environment where the work is challenging, varied and genuinely meaningful.

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions
• All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: [e-mail]

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am - 11:30am here.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service