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HR Policy Consultant
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We're partnering with a large university undergoing significant people transformation and are seeking an experienced Senior People Policy Consultant to lead a high-profile policy integration and harmonisation programme.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior HR professional with strong employee relations and policy expertise to drive the review, development and implementation of people policies across a large workforce.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of ER, you will take ownership of a substantial programme of work focused on creating consistent, legally compliant and employee-focused HR policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the review, development and implementation of complex HR policies and procedures.
- Managing a programme of policy integration activity, ensuring delivery against key milestones and deadlines.
- Providing expert guidance on employment legislation, policy interpretation and best practice.
- Leading consultation and engagement activity with senior stakeholders, recognised Trade Unions and employee representatives.
- Producing high-quality policy documentation, reports and briefing papers.
- Identifying and mitigating risks associated with policy implementation and organisational change.
- Supporting and coordinating policy workstreams across the wider HR function.
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About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- Significant experience leading HR policy development, review and implementation within a large, complex organisation.
- Strong Employee Relations expertise and a detailed understanding of UK employment law.
- Proven experience managing complex programmes, projects or organisational change initiatives.
- Experience working closely with Trade Unions and leading consultation activity.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to balance legal compliance, organisational objectives and employee experience when developing people solutions.
- MCIPD qualification (or equivalent HR experience) is highly desirable.
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Why Apply?
✅ Opportunity to lead a high-profile people transformation programme
✅ Influence strategic HR policy across a large workforce
✅ Work with senior stakeholders and Trade Union partners
✅ Flexible hybrid working arrangement
✅ Join a collaborative and purpose-driven HR team
For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please get in touch.
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