HR Partner

HR Partner
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade G £41,771 - £47,181 per annum
Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Ripley
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Department: Human Resources (HR)
Reports to: Senior HR Partner - Operations
Closing date: midnight on 10 May 2026
About Us:
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) is an emergency service with a team of over 800 people working towards the vision of ‘Making Derbyshire Safer Together’. We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role makes a real difference.
We work to our values of - Leadership, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Teamwork and Ambition
This role will work in partnership with business areas to provide advice and deliver on all aspects of employee relations including complex casework, policy development, recruitment and projects.
What we are looking for:
An experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee relations. You will be confident in advising and influencing managers at all levels.
The role requires someone who is resilient and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive and complex situations as well as being highly organised, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands.
About the role:
Working within the HR Services Team you will work in partnership with managers across the Service to deliver professional, HR advice and solutions that drive positive organisational change and performance.
You will provide HR support across a wide range of employee relations matters, policy development, organisational change and people management initiatives, ensuring processes are inclusive and our people are supported, engaged and treated fairly.
There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:
* Experience of working in HR at an advisory level
* Experience of casework management and policy development
* Have a degree level HR related qualification / Level 5 CIPD qualification
* Full driving licence and ability to travel across Derbyshire
What We Offer in Return:
We believe in rewarding our people with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
* Flexible working hours.
* Agile working (60% office based).
* Family friendly policies.
* Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service.
* Free, secure on-site car parking.
* Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
* Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
* Employee support networks.
* Enhanced maternity pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
* Occupational sick pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Pension Scheme (FPS) with generous employer contributions.
* Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 10 May 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 18 May 2026