HR Adviser (Service Support)

HR Adviser (Service Support)

(Maternity cover - up to 12 months)

Benefits

Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum (Pay award pending) Grade 5

Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week

Location - Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading

Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) as an HR Adviser on a fixed term basis, supporting a professional and high performing HR team.

You will play an important role in delivering high quality HR advice and support across a broad range of employment and service matters, while also contributing to payroll, pensions and key organisational projects.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding HR role where you can make a real contribution, and you have strong digital skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

About you

We are seeking a motivated, professional and detail oriented HR practitioner with a strong generalist background. You will enjoy working collaboratively, have a solutions focused mindset, and be confident providing advice on a wide range of HR matters.

• Experience in a HR Adviser or similar generalist HR role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• The ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Confidence in handling sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and professionalism, including difficult situations
• Knowledge of employment law, data protection and HR best practice
• Experience in transactional HR work, including disciplinary and grievance casework
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and experience of payroll systems
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and to support the development of others
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Key responsibilities and deliverables

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on pay, pensions, policies, and employment matters
• Support HR projects, including those relating to pensions, data management and organisational change
• Manage the day to day relationship with payroll and pension providers, ensuring accurate and timely service delivery
• Ensure monthly and annual payroll activities are completed accurately, including checks and audit support
• Review, develop and improve HR processes in line with legislative and organisational changes
• Support and develop team members, contributing to a high quality HR service

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience)

• Able to interpret and advise on legal, contractual and regional documents
• Knowledge of employment law
• Experience handling sensitive employment cases, including discipline and grievances
• Experience advising on employment law and case law

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader - if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme.