HR Adviser (Service Support)

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.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding HR role where you can make a real contribution, and you have strong digital skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated, professional and detail oriented HR practitioner with a strong generalist background. You will enjoy working collaboratively, have a solutions-focused mindset, and be 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
The 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
CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Key role requirements: (knowledge, skills and experience)
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

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Salary: £39,862 - £45,091 per annum (Pay award pending) Grade 5
Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Location - Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available