Human Resources Business Partner

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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We have exciting opportunities for 2 HR Business Partners (1 permanent and 1 temporary - 12 month FTC) to #joinus – could you be who we are looking for?

Working within the HR Operational Team in the HR Department, you will be responsible for providing professional HR advice to Senior Management Teams, enabling them to achieve their aims and objectives by addressing the people challenges. You will be expected to act as a consultant on Human Resources Management and organisational change, working in support of our people strategy here at South Wales Police.

The Role

• Providing advice and guidance on escalated, varied and complex issues relating to your area of work.
• Assess personal requirements of customers (including members of the public) and provide adequate support, advice, and guidance.
• Develop, propose and implement an approved project/business plan for the function.
• Organise and manage the day-to-day delivery of projects including preparing and planning of resources.
• Research, review and draft policies.
• Monitor and report on policy implementation to ensure compliance and identify issues/problems.
• Effectively engage with internal and external customers at all levels to provide a high-quality standard of service.

Your Experience

• You must have MCIPD or level 7 diploma in Human Resource Management and be working towards achieving chartered status within the next 12 months.
• You will have experience of advising Senior Managers on a range of HR issues involving interpretation and application of policy, procedures, and functions.
• You will have experience of advising, negotiating, and influencing at all levels.
• You must have demonstrable HR experience to deliver a professional HR service particularly in the areas of discipline, conflict resolution, attendance management, recruitment and selection, and policy creation.
• You will have a sound understanding of employment legislation.

Please see the role profile for additional information. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working, and family-friendly policies.

For further information regarding the vacancy please contact Joanne Makin via Joanne.makin@south-wales.police.uk.

Applicants are asked to click the ‘Apply’ link below and progress through the online form before uploading their CV and a personal statement. Applicants are expected to ensure that their CV and personal statement evidence how they meet the essential criteria under Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge in the Role Profile.

South Wales Police welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.

Interview date: 24th January 2025. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity, apply today and join #TeamSWP.