Hr adviser (service support)

This is an exciting opportunity to join Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) as an HR Adviser on a fixed‑term basis, supporting a professional and high‑performing HR team.

You will play an important role in delivering high quality HR advice and support across a broad range of employment and service matters, while also contributing to payroll, pensions and key organisational projects.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding HR role where you can make a real contribution, and you have strong digital skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

About you

We are seeking a motivated, professional and detail‑oriented HR practitioner with a strong generalist background. You will enjoy working collaboratively, have a solutions‑focused mindset, and be confident providing advice on a wide range of HR matters.

• Experience in a HR Adviser or similar generalist HR role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
• The ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Confidence in handling sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and professionalism, including difficult situations
• Knowledge of employment law, data protection and HR best practice
• Experience in transactional HR work, including disciplinary and grievance casework
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and experience of payroll systems
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Key role requirements

• Able to interpret and advise on legal, contractual and regional documents
• Knowledge of employment law
• Experience handling sensitive employment cases, including discipline and grievances
• Experience advising on employment law and case law

Disability Confident

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is a Disability Confident employer. We offer interviews to any applicant who declares that they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job, in line with the scheme’s guidelines.

Remuneration and benefits

Salary: £39,862 – £45,091 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 5. Hours: full‑time, 37 hours per week. Location: Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading.

Benefits include an annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, an onsite gym, parking facilities, and a Local Government Pension Scheme.