Senior EDI & HR Business Partner

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Job Description

Senior EDI & HR Business Partner

It's an exciting time to be part of West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS). Our vision is to make the West Midlands safer, stronger, and healthier. Our highly trained staff aim to deliver the best fire, rescue and risk reduction services which have our communities at heart - helping them to stay safe and to thrive.

WMFS is a dynamic and innovative organisation committed to fostering leadership excellence and driving organisational success. We are dedicated to empowering our people to be the best version of themselves and seeking to improve the employee experience through inclusive and equitable workplace practices.

Reporting to the Head of People, the Senior EDI & HR Business Partner (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion & Human Resources) will play a key role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives. You will effectively oversee, and be responsible for, the performance of the business partnering team ensuring that HR, EDI, and Reward and recognition activities are proactive and innovative.

In particular, you will:

• Implement and embed a proactive partnering people function, supporting the organisation to deliver its priorities and overall strategy
• Develop, embed, and refine EDI strategies and initiatives to promote inclusion and belonging
• Ensure that people policies are innovative and progressive and inline with legislation
• Develop and implement an organisational strategy for reward and recognition
• Develop and execute employee engagement strategies, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Oversee the employee lifecycle, implementing process improvements, through a lens of the employee experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in a HR and/or EDI Business Partnering role including a CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards)
• A strong understanding of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent communication skills, together with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and build credibility quickly.
• Highly flexible and adaptable with an enthusiastic approach and a "can do" attitude.
• Project, programme, and change management experience within a complex environment
• Ability to challenge standard processes and drive improvements.

In return we are offering:

• a competitive salary starting at £53,696 per annum
• flexible working arrangements
• annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
• access to a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• access to Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programme
• on-site - free - gym
• on site free parking
• access to Blue light and Sports & Welfare Discounts.

To express your interest in this exciting opportunity you should submit both your curriculum vitae alongside a detailed personal statement, outlining your skills and experience in relation to the role as detailed in the job summary.

Closing date for applications is Monday 27th May 2024. Interviews for this role are likely to take place w/c 10th June 2024.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates, however as women and Black and minority ethnic (BAME) employees are currently underrepresented in our management roles, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

West Midlands Fire Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks including relevant level DBS, qualifications (where applicable), medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

For further information about West Midlands Fire Service please visit our website at www.wmfs.net If you would like to discuss the role in more detail then please contact Kelly Harding, Head of People, at Kelly.Harding@wmfs.net

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