Senior HR Partner (Rewards and Resourcing)
Contract Type : Permanent
Salary : Grade H Salary A GBP 45,718 per annum
Location : Joint Police/Fire Headquarters, Ripley
Hours : 37 hours per week, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Department : Human Resources (HR)
Reports to : Head of HR
Closing date : midnight on Sunday 8th March 2026
About Us
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of Making Derbyshire Safer Together. Were proud to be one of the countrys top:performing fire and rescue services, recently rated Good in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majestys Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether its responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference.
We work to or values of : Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition
What We Are Looking For
An experienced HR professional who thrives on influence, collaboration, and delivering transformational change. This is a great opportunity to step into a high impact role at the heart of Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
As a Senior HR Partner, youll work with our Strategic Leadership Team and Managers to influence thinking, and bring pragmatic, legally sound solutions and recommendations that support both our people and our operational priorities.
What You Will Be Doing
* Lead the development and delivery of Reward and Benefits frameworks that attract, motivate and retain talented people
* Oversee a modern, effective resourcing approach aligned to organisational needs
* Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, organisational change and employment legislation
* Coach and develop HR colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer focused service
* Use people data and insight to help inform decision making and drive continuous improvement
* Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Service
About You
You will bring:
* HR expertise, including complex employee relations, change management and employment legislation
* Strong leadership and stakeholder influencing skills
* Knowledge of reward, benefits and resourcing
* HR qualification (Level 5 minimum) and/or MCIPD
* Experience of shaping strategic HR approaches and driving improvement
If you are passionate about people, inspired by making a positive difference, and ready to help shape the future of an organisation with real community impact : wed love to hear from you.
In Return we offer
* Flexible working hours.
* Agile working (60 office based).
* Family friendly policies.
* Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years service.
* Free, secure on:site car parking.
* Health and wellbeing services, including an employee assistance programme and free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility for Blue Light Card.
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
* Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months full and 6 months half after 5 years service.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
* Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.
There will be a requirement for some travel.
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