£43,421 - £46,464 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may.....
£43,421 - £46,464 per annum (Successful applicants would normally be appointed on the bottom of the salary grade. Exceptions may apply)
Based at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley. Agile working available
Employment Type: Permanent
Join Our Team as a Senior HR Partner!
Are you a passionate and driven HR professional ready to make a change and work in a high-performing organisation? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
The Role:
We're thrilled to introduce a newly created position working within our dynamic organisation. As a qualified Senior HR Partner, your knowledge and experience will be instrumental in supporting key projects and providing specialist HR advice, which will contribute to our continued success in achieving our vision of ‘Making Derbyshire Safer Together.’
Why This Role Is Exciting:
This is a role that offers diversity and excitement in its HR operations and Project teams. You'll have the opportunity to resolve various people challenges and devise innovative solutions. You will help shape our workforce by identifying rewards and benefits that will support attracting and retaining engaged and committed people. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working with a dedicated team of professionals. You will be supported in developing your skills, knowledge and understanding where needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive approach to reward and benefits that aligns with our organisational priorities.
• Lead on the implementation of a new pay and grading scheme.
• Support organisational redesign activities as we re-shape across our Service, providing advice on the people implications of projects and change initiatives and support with implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, managers, and key stakeholders to support delivery of strategic priorities.
• Provide expert HR advice to support our managers.
• Direct and coach HR colleagues to enhance performance.
What We're Looking For:
• Someone with a passion for HR and the drive to contribute to our organisation's ongoing success.
• A highly motivated HR professional with an understanding of reward and benefits.
• Significant experience in HR practices and employment legislation.
• A talent for implementing change and problem-solving.
• HR related qualification minimum level 5 and/or Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)
• A keen researcher with an analytical approach.
• A successful, solution focused HR professional.
• A collaborative spirit to work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
In return we offer;
• Flexible working hours including agile working.
• Family friendly policies.
• Free car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Employee support networks.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on Tuesday 9th January 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January 2024.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Helen Minion, Strategic HR Partner on 07824 461018 or via email at hminion@derbys-fire.gov.uk
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
