Assistant HR Officer (Pensions and Reporting)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant HR Officer (Pensions and Reporting) to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You'll join us on a Permanent contract working 37 hours per week, in return you will receive a competitive salary starting at £28624.00 rising to £31067.00 (gross) per annum.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.
About the role:
As our Assistant HR Officer (Pensions and Reporting) you will collate, analyse and report on pensions data to support time-critical work including project work. You will also maintain an accurate audit trail and records in support of the pensions project and other work, providing support to the Pensions team and assisting with managing email and telephone queries. You will be responsible for elements of regular reporting.
Key responsibilities of our Assistant HR Officer (Pensions and Reporting):
* To support the Pensions Officers in collating payroll and HR information required for pension reporting purposes.
* Supporting the Pensions function in interpreting the data by raising and assisting in the solution of queries.
* To assist in the provision of accurate information to the pension administrator for individuals leaving the Service.
* Develop an understanding of the pension schemes available to the employees of the Service in order to sign post staff to access available information and to respond to basic queries.
* To be responsible for maintaining and updating essential spreadsheets, databases and systems, in accordance with GDPR. This will include the input and processing of data and preparation, analysis and distribution of reports and information, and taking any associated follow up action.
* To provide support to other members of the team, including but not exclusive of the following:
o Administration and clerical duties such as writing correspondence and/or documents for internal and external recipients with on own initiative or as directed. Using and amending Service wide standard letters / paragraphs and other media. Dealing with general queries through various media.
o Diary management, organising and attending meetings, preparing documents and data prior to meetings.
o Putting into the required format and photocopying / scanning documents.
o Answering calls, dealing with general enquiries and taking messages.
o Maintenance of departmental filing / monitoring systems (hard copy and electronic).
* To support the People Services team with the development of reporting functionality.
Closing Date: 2359hrs 16 March 2025
For more information, or an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR Rewards and Benefits Manager Tamsin Inglis via tinglis@dsfire.gov.uk
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Assistant HR Officer (Pensions and Reporting) please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person specification:
* Proven skills in communication, both written and verbal (good telephone manner especially important).
* Proven ability to use Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.
* Proven ability to understand and interpret information, both written and numerical.
* Proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
* Proven ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.
Please note that the evidence that you upload to your application should not exceed 2000 words in total (excluding titles).
Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services' Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
* We are proud to help.
* We are honest.
* We are respectful.
* We are working together.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.
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