Whitbread
Policy - HR Policy Manager
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Policy - HR Policy Manager
Role: HR Policy Manager
Location: Dunstable (LU5 5XE), hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home/another location
Function: People
Salary/Grade: £78,000 - £83,000 dependant on skills and experiences + car allowance worth £5,650 + up to 30% bonus + health + 10% matched pension + bens
Are you ready to shape the future of people policy in a complex, fast-moving organisation? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact HR Policy Lead role, operating at the heart of business transformation and legislative change.
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of HR policy across our Support Centre (Head Office) and Operations spanning the UK, Northern Ireland, Crown Dependencies and the Republic of Ireland. You’ll also work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the Chief People Officer, influencing how policy is designed, interpreted, and brought to life for thousands of colleagues across a diverse, multi-site workforce.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead on cutting-edge and evolving areas such as employee rights legislation, absence, management of performance, and the impact of AI and emerging technologies in the workplace.
- Represent the organisation externally, collaborating with industry bodies, contributing to forums, and staying ahead of societal and legislative shifts.
- Navigate senior stakeholders, balance detail with big-picture thinking, and drive accountability across the business.
- Bring strong expertise in policy development (recently applied within a large, multi-workforce organisation), alongside a sharp, delivery-focused mindset.
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What We’re Looking For
- Someone who thrives in complexity.
- A confident facilitator.
- Ability to balance detail with big-picture thinking.
- Drive accountability across the business.
Why This Role Is Exciting
- Shape how policy evolves in response to a rapidly changing external landscape.
- Influence leadership thinking.
- Play a visible role at both internal and external forums.
If you enjoy working at pace, tackling ambiguity, and seeing your work directly shape employee experience at scale, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
Be at the forefront of change. Shape policy. Influence the future of work.
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