Senior HR Officer - Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Location: Tyne and Wear, SR5 3QY
Contract: Full-time | 3-6 Month Contract
Hours: 37 per week (working pattern to be discussed at interview)
Pay: £20+ per hour

We are looking to recruit an experienced Senior HR Officer to join the People & Culture team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-profile Job Evaluation Project, ensuring fairness, compliance, and consistency across the organisation.

You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality job evaluation service for Green Book roles, using the Gauge+ scheme. Your expertise will be central to meeting legal obligations, upholding contractual terms, and supporting the Service's commitment to equal pay.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Job Evaluation Project.

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Provide expert advice on job evaluation methodologies and HR best practice.

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Build strong working relationships with managers, colleagues, and trade union representatives.

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Manage the full project lifecycle, from documentation to final delivery.

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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR policies.

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Manage and support a People Advisor and People Coordinator.

About You

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CIPD Level 5 (or higher) or equivalent relevant experience.

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Proven experience with job evaluation schemes, ideally in the public sector or emergency services.

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Strong background in providing professional HR advice in a People Partner or similar role.

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Excellent knowledge of equal pay principles and employment law.

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Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.

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High attention to detail, with the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

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Proficient in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office.

Why Join?
This role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in a respected emergency service organisation, working on a project that will directly influence fairness and transparency for years to come