HR Rewards

1 month ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is looking for a HR Rewards and Benefits Manager to enhance our People Services Team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset. 

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce. 

About the role: 
The HR Rewards and Benefits Manager is a key role within the People Services Department operating within a complex set of terms and conditions across both uniformed and support staff including pension benefits. Our HR Rewards and Benefits Manager will need to lead the Service and be an expert on rewards and benefits schemes and manage the provision of employee pay and conditions, HR systems and employee information. The successful candidate would also be responsible for the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures and associated contractual documentation. 

Key responsibilities of the HR Rewards & Benefits Manager: 
• Lead, manage and support the teams responsible for delivering the key HR Functions of payroll, pensions, systems and reporting, to ensure that all required systems are effectively managed and fully compliant. 
• Lead and ensure the provision of effective pay systems are in place and aligned to suitable HR, Rota and Availability systems in order that relevant data is recorded and implemented on time and in full. 
• Undertake the role of HR lead for all staff pension schemes and provide advice and direction to senior management and the wider People Services team. 
• Lead on the implementation of any new pay, pension and employee benefit initiatives, as well as providing advice and direction to senior management and the wider People Services Team. 
• Actively participate in project boards and workforce planning groups, including advice and analysis that influences a range of key stakeholders and supports the realisation of organisational strategy. 
• Manage the external contacts for the provision of payroll services, pension administration and other employee benefit services, including regular contract management meetings and monitoring of KPIs. 
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in accordance with national and local terms and conditions and employment legislation. 
• Support positive and effective relationships with the recognised Trade Unions to enhance working partnerships in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. 
• Support organisational maintenance and development through the provision of Job Evaluation and grading structures. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our HR Rewards and Benefits Manager we would love to hear from you. 

You must be eligible to work in the UK. 

Our values
As a Service and as individuals: 
• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us. 

How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following  essential criteria  from the Job Description and Person Specification: 
1. Previous experience of working as a senior HR Generalist or in a Rewards Management specialist role. 
2.Previous experience of managing a HR/Rewards team with demonstrable excellent team leadership skills. 
3. Experience of managing pension related matters. 
4. A good understanding of pay, pensions and benefits schemes. 
5. Ability to support significant organisational change.
6. Excellent numeracy skills and HR systems, spreadsheets and management report writing skills. 
7. Post-graduate HR management qualification or equivalent, CIPD Level 7 Advanced Award in Reward Management. 


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