Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions) at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

As an  Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions) in our People Services department you will:

• In liaison with the relevant pension’s administrator, provide HR pension information and support to line managers, business partners and all employees. Investigate and resolve a wide range of pensions related issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Responsible for the production of all pensions related documents (e.g. associated policies, discretions etc.) to ensure they are up to date and reflective of current legislation and regulations.
• Input all relevant pension changes on the current pay system in a timely manner to ensure that staff and employer contributions are accurate. Liaise with employees and external stakeholders in resolving issues and finding solutions whist working to tight deadlines.

  What makes you our ideal Employee Relations Advisor (Pensions)?

• Post specific qualification at Level 3 or above or equivalent demonstrable working experience at this level.
• Experience of meeting best practice guidelines and employment legislation requirements, minimising organisational risk
• Effective organisational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. You will be required to complete occasional travel across Dorset & Wiltshire.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.  All applications will be treated on merit andstaff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying.  Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post. To find out more, please see our website.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.