HR Officer (Employee Relations) – Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Scale 5 £26,421 – £28,770 per annum

Permanent

Full time, 37 hours per week

Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip

The Role

A permanent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our busy and friendly HR & Development team. As the HR Officer (Employee Relations), you will play a key role in providing employee relations support to managers across the organisation; providing consistent advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation. The role will include assisting with case management relating to disciplinaries, grievances, performance and attendance, as well as reviewing and updating internal policies and procedures. You will also monitor, report on and maintain oversight of case progression to resolution.

The Person

Working closely with the HR Operations Manager and alongside our supportive team, you will plan and prioritise a busy and varied work-load. Up to date knowledge of case management procedures and employment law is essential. This is a fast-paced working environment, so you must have the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

You must have proven experience of advising managers on HR policies and processes, and will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the attachments to this advert. The closing date for application is 2359 hours on Sunday 15^th September. Interviews to be held w/c 30^th September 2024.

Reasons to Join Us

• Scale 5 salary £26,421 – £28,770 per annum
• 27 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 32 days after five years’ continuous service (plus bank holidays).
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• 26 weeks maternity leave at full pay.
• Flexi-time scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours.
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card.
• Free car parking.

The preferred applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check. The preferred applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.

If this sounds like the role for you and you are interested in finding out more please refer to the job description and person specification in the first instance. For any further information or an informal discussion please contact Charlotte Graham, HR Operations Manager, cgraham@hwfire.org.uk.