Employee Relations Specialist
Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist
Fixed-Term – 6 months
Working Hours: 37 hrs per week (We are open to discussions about working hours and patterns)
Salary: Grade 9 £39,571 – £42,614
Location: The role will primarily be based flexibly between Service HQ (Kelvedon Park) and from home. There will be some requirement to visit Service premises around the county
The Role
As an Employee Relations Specialist for Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, you will work with HR colleagues and subject matter experts (SMEs) across the Service to embed improvements and new processes in Employment Policy & Practises.
We are looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to join our collaborative and busy team to drive a change initiative to meet strategic HR aims.
What You Will Be Working On
Using metrics and information from cases, feedback and input from People Partners to develop a suite of supporting documents for key People policies and processes in line with legislation and best practice.
Conducting learning workshops with HR Partners to understand their work in practice and through feedback ensure a consistent approach to the application of policies and process which are embedded by the team.
Working collaboratively with the People Partners and HR Support to ensure all necessary workflows, processes, and documentation is embedded to deliver an effective and efficient handover of informal, low level ER cases.
Developing and delivering an upskilling package for HR colleagues to address any skill gaps identified.
Working collaboratively with HR colleagues and Service SMEs to identify and implement an effective people system that delivers the requirements of the People Partnering team.
Working collaboratively with HR colleagues and Performance & Data to define and deliver data metrics that allow informed decision making and trend analysis.
Ensuring all changes to process & practices are communicated in a timely fashion to all key stakeholders.
What Are We Looking For?
This role will be perfect for you if you are a passionate HR professional who is motivated by what you can bring to ECFRS and its people.
You will have a successful background in delivering excellence in all areas of employee relations (attendance management, grievances, conduct and performance management, including metrics, policies and process) as well as experience in supporting and delivering change, working with key stakeholders within HR and the wider organisation.
We would love to find someone that has strong interpersonal skills and can build constructive working relationships across an organisation.
The Application Process
Application – You will apply via our website with an attached supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be a maximum of 750 words showing us how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification for the role.
We love it when our applications write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.
Interview and presentation – If successfully shortlisted, the final part of the recruitment process will include a presentation and interview, further details will be shared accordingly and in a timely manner)
Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees. Some of our benefits include:
> Flexible working hours
> Remote working opportunities
> Wellbeing and counselling services
> Physiotherapy services
> Affiliation with the Blue Light Card scheme
> Generous annual leave
> Competitive pension scheme
> Career development opportunities
Closing Date – 12pm, Monday 1 August 2022
Interview Date – TBC
About us
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.
We are an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
This role maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
You can contact us:
Via email at recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk
Or call us on 01376 576121 between 08.30-17.00 Monday to Thursday and 08.30-16.30 on Friday.