Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about HR and looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic

Human Resources Support Officer

to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide a full range of HR services to staff across the Service, supporting managers, employees and key stakeholders with advice, guidance, and efficient administration.



What Will You Be Doing?


You will join a small, busy team providing support on all aspects of HR to 500+ employees across 23 sites.


In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll work closely with our HR Officers to support recruitment, payroll, pensions, employee relations, and HR systems - helping to ensure our people processes run smoothly and professionally.

Coordinate and oversee recruitment and promotion processes across the service, including our Wholetime and On-Call operational staff and Support staff. Maintain and develop HR systems, ensuring accurate data for payroll, pensions, and absence management. Support managers with HR policy implementation, employee relations, and note-taking for investigations. Produce HR reports and statistics, and assist with job evaluation processes. Liaise with Occupational Health and manage health-related HR processes.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who can communicate confidently and clearly at all levels, with proven experience in a busy office environment and HR related role.


You'll need to hold 3 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths, and hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification.


Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using HR systems are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.


An understanding of payroll processes and supporting recruitment and selection processes is essential.


An understanding of employment legislation and experience in a public sector or emergency services environment would be an advantage.



The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on-site parking. The role also includes the following benefits:

Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible Working Hours Scheme Paycare Health Benefits Occupational Health Services Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)

Please note

: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification on the job description, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.



Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 8th December



For an informal chat about the role, contact the HR Team on 01743 260212.

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hropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong

commitment

to equality, diversity and inclusion, aiming to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities

. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We ensure fair and consistent treatment for all applicants, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities

.