An opportunity has arisen within South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue for 2 People Partners to join our People Relations & Professional Standards team.

Your role is to contribute to the delivery of the service’s People Strategy and be a positive and proactive member of the People function.  Working with our team of People Partners, you will support the people management team by providing customer-focused, timely, comprehensive and pragmatic advice and guidance to employees and managers within your district and service areas, in line with service policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Collating and presenting people metrics for your service areas, you will identify trends and forecasts to managers, working together to then formulate appropriate actions and measures for ongoing improvements where required.

You will support the resolution of complex and ongoing people relations issues, providing advice and guidance on people-related matters – partnering managers in grievance, performance and staff wellbeing investigations, ensuring actions are taken forward and monitored to completion.  You will fully participate in disciplinary investigations, providing governance and assurance on case progression and participate in the formulation and presentation of cases at formal hearings.

CIPD qualified, you will be an experienced People professional having worked within a generalist/business partnering role, with a particular emphasis on ER casework and advice.  Working closely alongside Service officers and managers you will develop collaborative and productive working relationships with colleagues, service areas, representative bodies and other stakeholders, establishing and maintaining professional credibility.

Your style and approach will reflect our values and aspirations, acting with honesty, integrity and respect. We are looking for someone with a real passion for people and people practice who is committed to our vision of making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

For more information about the role contact Liz Stones, People Relations & Professional Standards Manager on 07920 536445.

A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk

Within your application please detail how your skills and experience meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification with examples.

Closing date for applications is 0900 hours on Wednesday 11 June 2025.

Interviews will be held week commencing 23 June 2025.

New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.  Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days.  We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.

Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year.

All eligible corporate staff are auto-enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website.

Other benefits include (but not limited to) – enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union.

We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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