HR Advisor

HR Policy Advisor

Location: Bournemouth / Hybrid (office presence required 1-2 days per week)
Contract Type: until March 2025
Salary: £17.79 plus holiday pay

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for policy and compliance? We’re working on an exciting opportunity with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit an HR Policy Advisor on a contract basis to join their collaborative and forward-thinking People & Culture team.

In this high-impact role, you'll lead the development, review, and implementation of HR policies that support strategic goals, ensure legal compliance, and reflect the council’s values of fairness, inclusion, and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on influencing policy at a senior level and enjoys working in a complex, unionised environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the review and development of People & Culture policies and procedures in line with employment law and best practice
• Advise on legislative changes and their impact on current policies
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including trade unions, legal teams, and service managers to ensure policies are clear, practical, and aligned with organisational needs
• Provide expert policy advice to senior leaders and HR business partners

What We're Looking For:

• Full CIPD membership
• Strong experience in HR policy development and employee relations, particularly within unionised environments
• Ability to translate complex HR and legal frameworks into accessible policies
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Flexible hybrid working model (some in-office presence required)
• Opportunity to influence policy at a strategic level within a large local authority
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interviews will be held in person.

Interested in making a real difference in public sector HR?
Apply now or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.