4-month contract with a Local Authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Review existing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current employment legislation and organizational requirements.
  


• Develop, update, and implement HR policies in line with best practices and council objectives.
  


• Provide expert advice and guidance to HR teams and senior stakeholders on policy matters.
  


• Lead policy harmonisation projects as needed.
  


• Conduct stakeholder consultations to ensure policies are practical and fit for purpose.
  


• Draft clear and user-friendly policy documentation and supporting guidance materials.
  


• Support the communication and rollout of updated policies across the organisation.
  

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Policy Consultant or in a similar senior HR role.
  


• Strong background in developing and implementing HR policies within a public sector environment (local government experience highly desirable).
  


• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  


• Experience managing policy review or transformation projects.
  


• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
  

Essential Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent HR qualification).
  


• Strong understanding of employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
  


• Evidence of continuous professional development within HR.
  

Additional Information

• Contract: Available Outside IR35.
  


• Hybrid working.
  


• Bi-weekly schedule.