Senior HR Business Partner - West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Posted 1 day 15 hours ago by National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.
We have an exciting opportunity working closely with the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service. In this exciting yet challenging role you will work in a strategic and operational capacity with a particular focus on supporting the Fire & Rescue Service to deliver their Community Risk Management Plan, to continuously develop and promote the right values and culture, and to ensure they are successful in recruiting, retaining and developing the skills and capabilities needed now and in the future.
This is a particularly exciting time to be working on the workforce agenda with the Fire and Rescue Service as we progress devolution and the establishment of a Mayoral Combined County Authority. The role therefore provides a unique and exciting opportunity to develop and grow alongside an emerging new organisation.
The role will be responsible for leading a team of professionals to deliver organisational objectives and initiatives. Significant experience of managing organisational change and restructuring is essential to the role as well as understanding, managing and building relationships with trade unions.
As a key member of the Senior HR team, you will take the lead on employee relations issues across a broad range of matters, using your understanding of employment law in order to make effective decisions. With a performance focused outlook, you be able to understand an array of data to develop and implement appropriate HR interventions and actions, working with Fire and Rescue Service leaders to effectively manage performance. As a subject matter expert, you will have the ability to influence at a senior level as well as have the ability to deal credibly with our customers, senior managers and executives whilst being challenging, professional and commercially savvy.
What are we looking for?- Extensive employee relations experience in a complex environment
- Sound understanding of employment law
- Proven record of success in leading teams of HR professional to deliver organisational objectives
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully influence and persuade others, especially at a senior level
- Experience working effectively with trade unions
- CIPD qualified at level 7 or equivalent level of experience
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please click 'Apply now'.
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