People Services; HR) Assistant

Position: People Services (HR) Assistant
Location: Wanlip

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service as a People Services Assistant on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

You will be a key member of a small People Services Team, working across many aspects of People Services, including recruitment, contracts, and payroll administration, as well as providing administrative support (including note taking) to the People Partner team during employee relations cases.

You will need to be able to think fast and be confident working in a busy environment, dealing with high demand from our internal customers, and be able to provide a high level of customer service.

We’re looking for a level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive individual, preferably with administrative experience and an interest in People Services (HR).  You’ll need to have excellent communication skills and great attention to detail, with a ‘right first-time’ approach to support the delivery of a high-quality People Service.

In addition, you will be required to travel to Service locations to complete disclosure and barring service checks and engage and foster good relations with the wider workforce.

This is a challenging and immensely rewarding position.  If you’ve got what it takes, we want you to join us.  This is a great opportunity to work in People Services and will suit individuals looking for a sideways move, or seeking to enter People Services for the first time.

Benefits you will receive:

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays

Full support for ongoing professional development

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card

Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support

Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.

These organisations include:

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme

Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safer recruitment practices, including identity, reference, and appropriate criminal record checks, will be applied throughout the recruitment process.

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge.  Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

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