Job Details:
Salary Range: £49,764 - £51,802 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 30 - 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 November 2024
Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2024
The Role:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have an exciting opportunity available within the People and Organisational Development Directorate for a HR Manager with a specific focus on Policy and Reward, including Pensions.
Working as part of the newly created internal HR Team and reporting to the HR Business Partner, your responsibilities will include providing expert guidance, delivery and support of high quality, comprehensive and effective HR Services to customers and colleagues within a framework of best practice, HIWFRS Policy and employment law. You will play a lead role and be the subject matter expert in delivering and supporting key projects on Policy and Reward as well as providing advice on complex issues. This will include Job Evaluation, Pay Awards and projects, employee benefits, policy development and/or reviews, as well as being the lead contact for Pensions within HIWFRS. You will provide leadership and guidance to allocated Senior HR Advisors /HR Advisers and/or Assistant HR Advisers. You will contribute to the development of HR training for managers and employees and be involved in the delivery of this.
You’ll possess CIPD Level 7 or relevant HR experience and will have excellent communication skills at all levels. You’ll have a good knowledge of employment law and practice as well as experience of working in the Policy, Reward and Pension arena. Experience within or an understanding of Fire and Rescue Services would be desirable as would a knowledge of the Local Government and/or Firefighters’ Pensions Schemes.
This role is based at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ in Eastleigh, but there will be a requirement to travel to Fire Stations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as required. All HR roles are required to provide some out of hours support and could require some attendance at evening meetings, covered by flexitime.
In return, we offer:
* Flexible working hours including hybrid working
* Minimum 30 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* Family friendly policies
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Access to the Firefighters Charity
* Free car parking
* Employee discount scheme
* Staff network groups
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Additional Information:
HR Manager (Policy and Reward) Job Description and Person Specification
HIWFRS Values:
* Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
* Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
* Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
* Playing Our Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.
Vetting Requirements:
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Caroline House, HR Business Partner on 07866 991374 or Sarah Hughes, Head of People Services on 07866 991382
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
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