People Policy & Projects Lead

A well-established organisation is looking for an experienced HR professional to join its People team in a role focused on policy development, project delivery and continuous improvement.

You'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing the employee experience by reviewing, developing and implementing people policies, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and supporting organisational objectives. Alongside this, you'll lead a range of HR projects designed to improve processes, services and ways of working across the business.

The Role

You will lead the development and review of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remain legally compliant, practical and aligned with best practice.

You will manage and deliver people-focused projects from initial planning through to implementation and evaluation.

You will identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the employee experience, using data, feedback and insight to drive positive change.

You will provide expert advice and guidance on employment policy and practice, working closely with managers and stakeholders across the organisation.

You will develop supporting communications, guidance materials and training resources to help embed new policies and initiatives.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and the wider business to support organisational change and continuous improvement programmes.

About You

You have strong HR generalist experience at Advisor level or above and a thorough understanding of UK employment legislation.

You have successfully delivered HR policy reviews, projects and change initiatives within a complex organisational environment.

You are confident building relationships with stakeholders at all levels and can communicate complex information clearly and effectively.

You possess strong organisational, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Experience within a unionised or multi-site environment would be advantageous.

A CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent experience, would be beneficial.

Additional Information

This is a temporary contract paid through an umbrella company for 12 weeks initially, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to organisation-wide people initiatives. (2 days p/week onsit in the central London office) 

Occasional travel within the UK, occasional overnight stays may be required but this will be rare and fully expensed.