HR Advisor

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	21 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	20 Awst 2025
Lleoliad:	Winsford, CW7 2FQ
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75718490

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Job Reference: 23/25/HRA

Salary: Starting Salary of £33,366 within the Salary Scale S01 range £33,366 - £35,235 per annum based on experience

Location: Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, Headquarters, Sadler Road, Winsford CW7 2BD

Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 31st July 2025

Temporary Up to 12-month maternity cover with the potential to become permanent
Position is based in an open plan office in HQ

JOB DETAILS

The main purpose of this job roles is to support the development and delivery of HR policies, processes and frameworks. Provide advice and support to managers within Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service on HR delivery areas, absence management, performance management, change management, recruitment and promotion and workforce/succession planning.

Duties will include:

Provide expert advice and guidance in areas of HR delivery, to support the satisfactory and timely resolution of issues and ensuring managers follow the correct procedures and act in a fair, reasonable and consistent manner.

Deliver coaching and training for managers in the application and interpretation of policy and promote best practice.

Contribute to the development of policies, processes and frameworks in HR related matters and ensure a programme of policy review is maintained.

Support the implementation of adopted national frameworks and policy and locally developed plans and strategies through project implementation, business cases and annual cycles.

Analyse sources of people data and produce meaningful information for key stakeholders showing trends, return on investment and value for money.

Advise and support managers to agreed strategies for progressing sickness absence cases, attending case conference meetings as required and in conjunction with OHU and senior managers.

Support managers during grievance, discipline and capability proceedings, ensure that the appropriate standard of preparation and presentation is upheld in respect of documentation, process and dialogue.

Advise and support managers on service improvement reviews or wider organisational change programmes, representing the HR function at local team meetings to ensure that the implementation and communication of change is managed in a fair and consistent way and within CFRS policies, procedures and existing terms and conditions of employment.

Build effective working relationships with internal departments such as Occupational Health, Legal and Finance and build effective networks with partners, other FRS and NFCC People programmes to build knowledge of best practice and build departmental expertise for the benefit of the service.

Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures to ensure that the maximum performance benefits are achieved and that CFRS policies and procedures are efficient and effective and make the best use of technology.

Working with LDA colleagues support the delivery of formal training to managers to ensure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities and any changes in legislation.

Undertake ad hoc project work as requested by the Head of People and Development.

Essential requirements of the role include:

CIPD qualified to Level 3 Associate/Graduate
Driving license
Experience of working in a generalist HR environment providing advice and support to managers in areas such as discipline, grievance, sickness management and recruitment and selection.
Experience of coaching managers and colleagues in HR related matters.
Possesses strong attention to detail and demonstrates effective communication skills both written and oral.
Interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly establish and maintain positive working relationships at all levels.
Able to use IT packages such as word, excel and powerpoint.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the requirements of the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on-site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.
Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 23/25/HRA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 9AM Thursday 31st July 2025.

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations
It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Please note that internal applicants must inform their Head of Department that they are applying for the role before submitting their application.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.

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