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HR Policy Manager
Location: Bedfordshire | 3-days per week on-site
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Inside IR35 - £550p
Duration: 3-6 Months (possibility of extension)
Function: People
Team: Employee Relations
Reporting to: Head of Operational People Change & HR
The Opportunity
Our client is looking for an experienced HR Policy Manager to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of People Policies across the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.
This is a strategic and highly visible role responsible for ensuring all HR policies remain legally compliant, commercially effective, and aligned with the organisation’s People Strategy. Working closely with the People Leadership Team and senior stakeholders, you will shape policy direction, lead governance activities, and ensure employment legislation is translated into practical, business-focused solutions.
You will also play a key role in supporting organizational change, managing risk and compliance, and representing the business externally on employment legislation and HR best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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HR Policy Strategy & Governance
- Lead the full lifecycle of People Policies, including creation, review, implementation, communication, and ongoing governance.
- Develop and maintain the organization’s People Policy framework, ensuring alignment with employment legislation, corporate governance, and business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve existing policies and develop future policy strategy in line with organizational priorities.
- Conduct policy reviews, impact assessments, and provide recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Project manage major policy changes from concept through to successful implementation.
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Employment Law & Subject Matter Expertise
- Act as the organization’s subject matter expert on UK Employment Law and HR policy.
- Monitor legislative developments and emerging employment trends, providing proactive advice to senior leaders.
- Translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for the business.
- Provide expert support to the People Leadership Team, HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
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Compliance, Risk & Governance
- Lead compliance activities relating to People Policies, including audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries.
- Ensure policies support compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal governance standards.
- Support the management and reporting of People-related risk and compliance.
- Represent the People function at Operational Risk Forums and deputise for the Head of Operational People Change & HR when required.
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Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships across HR, Legal, Operations, and other Centres of Expertise.
- Partner with third-party providers supporting People Policy delivery.
- Influence senior stakeholders and provide recommendations on policy development and organizational change.
- Collaborate across the employee lifecycle to ensure consistency and best practice.
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Policy Communication & Systems
- Maintain accurate policy documentation using SharePoint and ensure accessibility for all employees.
- Develop effective communication channels to improve awareness and understanding of HR policies.
- Ensure policies, guidance documents, and templates remain current and user-friendly.
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Change Management & Projects
- Lead HR policy-related change programmes and implementation projects.
- Support wider organizational change initiatives by providing Employee Relations expertise.
- Ensure successful delivery of projects through effective planning, stakeholder engagement, and governance.
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External Engagement
- Represent the organization with external industry bodies and professional networks.
- Lead participation in employment legislation consultations where appropriate.
- Monitor external best practice and share key insights with senior HR leadership.
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Financial Responsibility
- Manage budgets relating to HR policy development and implementation projects where applicable.
- Ensure policy initiatives are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
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About You
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in Employee Relations and HR Policy within a large, commercial organization.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of UK Employment Law.
- Experience leading complex HR policy development and governance.
- Proven experience delivering HR change and transformation projects.
- Experience supporting organizational change programmes and consultation activities.
- Strong understanding of the full employee lifecycle.
- Experience managing risk frameworks, compliance, and GDPR.
- Experience advising senior stakeholders on complex Employee Relations matters.
Desirable
- CIPD qualified and/or Chartered Member of the CIPD.
- Experience working within large, multi-site organizations.
- Experience engaging with external industry bodies and employment legislation forums.
Skills & Competencies
- Employment Law expertise
- HR Policy development and governance
- Employee Relations
- Project & Change Management
- Risk & Compliance
- GDPR
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic thinking
- Communication and report writing
- Critical analysis and problem solving
- Process improvement
- End-to-end policy lifecycle management
- SharePoint and document management
- Organizational change
- Governance and controls
- Strong influencing and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and commercial awareness
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, market-leading organization where you will play a key role in shaping HR policy, influencing strategic decision-making, and ensuring the business remains ahead of legislative change. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, lead meaningful transformation projects, and have a genuine impact on the employee experience across a large, complex organization.
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