BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS, SHREWSBURY

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Human Resources Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this varied and fast-paced role, you’ll provide a full range of HR services to employees across the Service, supporting managers, employees and key stakeholders with advice, guidance and efficient administration.
You’ll work closely with HR Officers to support recruitment, payroll, pensions, employee relations, and HR systems – helping to ensure our people processes run smoothly and professionally.
We’re looking for someone who can communicate confidently and clearly at all levels, with proven experience in a busy office environment. You’ll need to hold 3 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English Language and Maths, and hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification. Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using HR systems are essential, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload. An understanding of employment legislation and experience in a public sector or emergency services environment would be an advantage.

The post is located at Brigade Headquarters, Shrewsbury providing free on-site parking. The role also includes the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Paycare Health Benefits
• Occupational Health Services
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)

Please note: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.
Interviews are scheduled to take place in early September.
For an informal chat about the role, contact the HR Team on 01743 260212.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Paycare Health Benefits
• Occupational Health Services
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking