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Job Details
Fixed Term – 12 months (Maternity cover). Full Time, 37 hours per week. Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading. Salary: £39,862 – £45,091 per annum (Pay award pending), Grade 5.
Benefits
- Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days
- Flexible working
- Onsite gym
- Parking facilities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
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.
About You
- Motivated, professional and detail‑oriented HR practitioner with a strong generalist background
- Enjoy working collaboratively, solution‑focused mindset, and confident providing advice on a wide range of HR matters
You Will Bring
- Experience in a HR Adviser or similar generalist HR role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
- 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 & 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
- 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
Our Commitment
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, diversity and dignity. All are welcome here. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will guarantee an interview if you meet the essential criteria and opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and safeguard the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Applications are welcome for job‑share or part‑time arrangements. All applications are considered on merit alone.
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