HR Policy Advisor

The Role

Working closely with the wider HR team, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation's HR policies and procedures are up to date, legally compliant and aligned with forthcoming changes to employment legislation.

You will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the current HR policy framework against upcoming employment law changes
• Identifying areas requiring amendment and recommending appropriate updates
• Drafting and updating HR policies and procedures
• Ensuring policies reflect current and forthcoming UK employment legislation and best practice
• Supporting the business with the implementation of policy changes
• Providing advice and guidance to HR colleagues and managers on policy-related matters
• Supporting the communication and rollout of updated policies
• Working with key stakeholders to ensure changes are practical and effectively embedded
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline existing HR processes and policies

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has a strong understanding of HR policy and employment legislation.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in an HR Policy, HR Advisory or Employment Law-focused role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Experience reviewing, writing and implementing HR policies
• An understanding of forthcoming employment law changes and their impact on organisations
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication skills
• The ability to translate legislation into clear, practical HR policies
• Confidence working with stakeholders across an organisation
• A proactive and analytical approach
• Ideally, a degree-educated background or equivalent professional experience

This is a 3-month temporary opportunity, based in Birmingham with 3 days per week on site, and would suit someone who enjoys project-based work and can quickly get to grips with an existing policy framework.