At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide HR advice on employment law and streamline HR processes.
- Company: Join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, a leader in public safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and a Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Position based at Service Headquarters in Calcot, Reading.
- Why this job: Contribute to impactful service improvements in a professional HR team.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and experience in advisory HR roles required.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 38220 £ per year.
Benefits
- Salary: £33,699– £38,220 per annum (pay award pending)
- Grade 4
- Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
- Location: Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading
- Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available
About the role
This is an ideal opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) as an HR Adviser contributing to impactful service improvements while building on your generalist experience. Working as part of a professional HR team, you will provide high-quality advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR matters, including employee relations casework, employment legislation, and organisational policies. The role also has a strong focus on process improvement, data insight, and system development. You will work closely with HR colleagues and ICT to identify opportunities for automation, digitalisation and improved ways of working.
About you
We are seeking a motivated HR professional with a strong foundation in HR advisory work and a keen interest in systems, data and continuous improvement. You will bring:
- Experience in a HR Adviser or similar generalist HR role
- Experience using HR Systems and Microsoft 365 tools, with confidence in digital working
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key responsibilities and deliverables
- Provide professional HR advice to managers and staff on employment law, policies, procedures and casework
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR processes across the employee lifecycle
- Support HR and payroll projects, including pensions related work and system improvements
- Analyse HR data to identify trends, insights and opportunities for improved ways of working
Key role requirements
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent
- Experience of transactional and advisory HR
- Strong digital and systems capability, including HR systems and reporting tools
- Experience providing HR advice and supporting complex casework
Closing date for applications: 09:00 hours 10 July 2026
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
EEO and commitment statements
All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme). Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.
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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits like an onsite gym and flexible working. Located in Calcot, Reading, the team is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels valued and safe at work.
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