HR Officer

Human Resources Officer (People Services Function)

Job Overview:

This is an entrylevel position within the newly created People Services function which plays a crucial role in supporting and implementing people strategies in alignment with the WMP (West Midlands Police) People Strategy Vision and Values. The HR Officer will support the strategic objectives of the Force by providing highquality HR service delivery and generalist HR administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Accurately update Force systems with a wide range of people data including officer moves establishment changes and sickness records.
• HR Advisory Support: Act as the first point of contact providing comprehensive HR advice and guidance on various matters and escalating risks when necessary.
• Attendance Management: Support and coach line managers in managing attendance for officers and staff helping to develop their capability.
• Onboarding: Coordinate the onboarding process for new officers and staff within the assigned portfolio ensuring all housekeeping and administrative requirements are met.
• Support in Meetings: Assist line managers in informal and formal meetings (attendance reviews capability assessments Reg 12/13 cases) and participate in case management reviews and sickness surgeries.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Ensure accurate collation and recording of performance indicators and statistical data and report on emerging themes and trends to guide decisionmaking.
• Compliance: Maintain systems and procedures in compliance with force policy and GDPR.
• Audit and Inspection: Assist in audit inspection and business planning processes to ensure compliance and continual improvement.
• Managerial Support: Provide professional HR support to managers police officers police staff and Special Constables ensuring all HR policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Policy Development: Assist in the planning development and implementation of HR policy issues.
• Staff Development and Training: Support staff development through efficient training planning and booking processes.
• Health and Safety: Assist with Health and Safetyrelated matters to ensure a safe working environment.
• Specialist Advice: Serve as the first point of contact for specialist or technical HR advice.
• Reporting: Research prepare and present reports and other documentation as needed.
• HR Metrics: Prepare and present management information to contribute to the development of proactive HR advice services.
• Discipline and Grievances: Administer hearings and appeals related to Police Staff Discipline Grievances and Flexible Working requests.

Key skills and qualifications

• HR/Employee Relations Experience: Prior experience in Human Resources Employee Relations or a Shared Services Environment is essential.
• Knowledge of Employment Law: Familiarity with current employment legislation case law and codes of practice and how they apply in an HR context.
• Data Management Skills: Experience managing and analysing HR data to support decisionmaking and reporting.
• Administrative Skills: Proficiency in administrative duties with a proven ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to negotiate influence and build relationships at all levels.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of HR functions providing support to a department or LPA dependent on the portfolio while ensuring the Forces people strategies are met effectively.

Probationary Policy:

Under the Probation Policy if you are currently in your probation period during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles and if successful your probationary period will start over.Policies Probation Period (Police Staff)

Hours:The post holder will be required to work core service hours..

Location: West Bromwich Police Station

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearancescrutiny prior to commencing their role this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks which may include a test and if required a fitness test.

Interviews:Interview dates to be confirmed.

Contact:For further information regarding this role please contact

Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as highvolume seasonal and highpeak times the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and nondisabled people. In these circumstances the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job as they would do for nondisabled applicants.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities