Senior Human Resources Officer

Devon and Cornwall Police; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership (subsidised)

Blue Light Card

Sick pay

Free onsite parking

Group insurance scheme

Employees' Assistance Programme

Wellbeing services

Development and training opportunities

Flexitime

Hybrid working

Job summary

Devon and Cornwall Police is seeking a Senior Officer in HR Operations to join the Hybrid team in Plymouth on a 33-hour week. The role is a secondment until September 2027 with a salary of £40,383 rising to £44,700 per annum plus excellent benefits.

The post provides case management and advisory support, including performance and attendance processes, and supervises the HR Operations Support Team. A flexible training plan and hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations and case management is desirable.
• Ability to supervise a team and provide guidance to HR Officers.
• Strong advisory skills for performance and attendance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR Operations support to designated business areas of the Force.
• Manage case management and advisory services including performance and attendance support.
• Supervise HR Operations Support Team and coordinate training plan.

Job description

Salary: £40,383 rising to £44,700 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Hybrid Working/Plymouth, Crownhill, England

Hours per week: This role is 33 hours per week.

Details about the hybrid working: This is subject to change as per business requirements.

About the role:

An secondment opportunity has arisen in the Human Resources department for a Senior Officer until September 2027.

Purpose of the Role

Provides HR Operations support to designated business areas of the Force or manages the HR Operations Support Team. Supports the HR Manager with the provision of a comprehensive case management and advisory service including performance and attendance support processes, Police Staff conduct matters etc. Provides support and case management direction to HR Officers and supervises Assistant HR Officers. Has responsibility for a designated element of Corporate Support activity and supervises the HR Operations Support Team.

Please see the job description for full details.

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What you get if you join us:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one-off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).