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Our client, a large and complex Public Sector organisation now has an exciting opportunity for an HR Policy specialist to join their team on a fixed term contract basis.

Please note: this role offers hybrid working arrangements with at least 3 days pw working from the central London offices.

As HR Policy Consultant you will work as part of a dedicated HR Policy team to provide strategic and operational expertise on employment policy formulation, best practice, and employment law. You will play a key role in the review, development, and implementation of a new HR policy framework and comprehensive suite of HR policies and associated procedures. This will include identifying gaps in existing policy provisions and developing effective solutions in conjunction with key stakeholders and Trade Unions, developing processes, toolkits and digitally enabled resources and briefings for managers, developing and implementing effective policy-related communication strategies and much more!

To be considered you will require:

Graduate membership of the CIPD or broad-based business qualification and practical HR experience in a range of HR activities, including experience in employee relations and policy development

Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment practice, with a sound judgement in HR and Employee Relations matters

Recent experience of reviewing, researching, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures and providing technical advice and guidance on employment policy and practice

Experience of preparing reports and briefing papers to support the development of people management strategies, policies, procedures, contracts, terms and conditions of service etc.

Experience of drafting new/ updated policies, procedures, guidance, and related resources to reflect legislative and regulatory changes and HR best practice

Demonstrable ability to engage and consult with colleagues, stakeholders and trade unions in the development of HR policies, procedures, and good practice

Experience of developing communications relating to policy updates

Technical skills and experience in designing digitally enabled training resources and guides on the application of employment law and HR best practice (Sharepoint)