HR Adviser (Case Officer) - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The HR Adviser (Case Officer) will play a key role in the effective management of employee relations cases and work alongside the wider team to support the delivery of an outstanding HR advisory service to the organisation. We are seeking a proactive and motivated individual who us able to take initiative and manage conflicting deadlines. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to apply these to all levels of the organisation. You will have a high level of experience of supporting all aspects of HR activity, with particular focus on employee relations issues. The key focus of this role is:

• To manage a complex case portfolio of sickness, discipline, grievance and performance management issues ensuring robust and timely advice is provided.
• Ensure case files and case logs are maintained appropriately in line with GDPR guidance and internal requirements.
• Support in the preparation of legal documents for any case related issues
• Lead on the co-ordination of case related Subject Access Requests., For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Lucy Greenway, Senior HR Adviser Organisational Development by emailing (url removed) to arrange an informal discussion.
  
  The key role requirements are detailed in the Job Profile. We are seeking a highly experienced individual who has a generalist HR background and a good understanding of employment law and best practice., Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  
  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. Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Salary: £38, 626 - £43,693 per annum, Grade 5 Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week Location Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days (excluding Public Holidays), flexible working hours, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, our teams make working here a great experience. We are passionate about employee wellbeing, development, and training. In HR, we play a vital role in helping our teams succeed, by working in partnership with the Service, to create a welcoming and inclusive culture that supports our People Strategy.