HR Business Partner - Reward and Recognition

Job Title: HR Business Partner – Reward and Recognition

Location: HQBridgend, (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,147.00 - £48,894.00 per annum

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

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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 an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner – Reward and Recognition to #joinus – could you be who we are looking for?

Working within the Resourcing Team in the HR Department your role will work closely with Senior Management teams to design, implement and monitor reward and recognition programmes with a focus on nurturing talent in line with our Police People Strategy here at South Wales Police.

The Role:

• Assess personal requirements of customers (including members of the public) and provide adequate support, advice and guidance
• Contribute to the Identification, proposal and implementation of developments and improvements for the mutual benefit of the force and customers including:
  • Job Evaluation/Salary benchmarking/Market Supplements
  • National Pay Policies
  • Financial Wellbeing initiatives
  • Wider Reward projects
  • Develop, propose and implement an approved project/business plan for the unit, subject or function
  • Identify and seek approval for the deployment of suitable resources to deliver objectives
  • 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 working towards achieving chartered status within the next 12 months
• You will be experienced in advising and influencing Senior Managers, on the range of HR issues involving interpretation and application of policy, procedures and functions.
• You will have demonstrable experience of developing and delivering reward and recognition strategies.
• You will have a sound understanding of employment legislation and pension schemes, with experience of HR generalist or payroll systems including job evaluation and implementation of equal pay audits.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

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 and many more, click here for more information.

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 under represented groups.

Interview dates: 20/21st January 2025.

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity, apply today and join #TeamSWP

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: HR Business Partner, Group Human Resource Manager, HR Generalist, Group HR Manager, Senior HR Manager, Senior Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Generalist, HR Specialist, Employee Relations Specialist, Senior Employee Relations Advisor, People and Culture Manager, People Manger, People Operations, Employee Relations Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, HR Director may also be considered for this role.