HR Officer in Nottingham

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a dedicated and driven individual to join our Human Resources Team in the role of HR Officer. The role of HR Officer will be at the centre of delivering a change agenda within Human Resources and the wider Service by undertaking responsibilities including recruitment, development of people policy, and dealing with emerging HR issues, projects and operational HR activity where required.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who demonstrates a positive approach and can remain adaptable whilst managing a varied workload. This role is a development/career graded position that will develop and support the successful candidate to build up their skills and experience within a fast-paced HR environment. Candidates will start their journey at Grade 4 and, upon completion of a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in People Management and competency requirements, will progress to Grade 6.

Experience undertaking a full range of HR activities is essential, such as being able to undertake a full recruitment process, draft HR policy and have the ability to analyse HR metrics and produce management reports. This role will also work with a variety of stakeholders across the Service so communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships will be essential. Candidates must be trained to at least CIPD Level 3 (Foundation Certificate in People Practice) or hold an equivalent qualification.

If you have the motivation and commitment to develop your career in HR and you are an excellent and professional team player, this is the role that will help you take the next step in your career.

• Leading on, and undertaking, full recruitment and progression processes for all roles within NFRS.
• Draft, develop and update people policies and procedures.
• Support workstreams from the People and Organisational Development Annual Delivery Plan and Plan on a Page.
• Analyse key HR metrics and draft proposals and management reports.
• Participate in the job evaluation process.
• Act as the subject matter expert for HR on Service projects.
• Support the HR professional team on HR related operational activities.
• Undertake professional development and achieve the Level 5 CIPD Diploma in People Management.

• Hold a Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice or equivalent.
• Have experience undertaking a full range of HR activities including recruitment, policy development and project work.
• Strong communication abilities and be able to form positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills.
• Be able to present information in a digestible and engaging way.
• Possess basic employment law and data protection knowledge.
• Values driven behaviour and a strong understanding on diversity and inclusion.

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing - As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.