People Policy & Projects Lead

An established, values-led organisation is seeking an experienced People Policy & Projects Lead to join their People & Organisational Development function on a short-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR professional who thrives on delivering high-impact policy and project work, helping shape a progressive and people-centred employee experience.

The Role

You will play a key role in leading the development, review and implementation of people policies and practices, ensuring alignment with current legislation and best practice. Alongside this, you'll drive forward a range of people-focused projects that enhance organisational effectiveness and the employee journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the review, design and implementation of employment policies and processes, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
• Act as a subject matter expert on HR policy, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters
• Deliver end-to-end people projects, from planning through to evaluation
• Research and benchmark policies to ensure innovative and forward-thinking approaches
• Analyse organisational trends and data to identify opportunities for improvement across the employee lifecycle
• Develop tools, guidance and communications to support managers in applying policies effectively
• Collaborate across functions to streamline processes and improve service delivery
• Contribute to and support the organisation's equity, diversity and inclusion agenda

About You

• Strong experience as an HR generalist at advisory level or above, with a focus on policy and projects
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment legislation and contemporary HR practices
• Proven track record of delivering HR policy development and project work
• Comfortable advising senior stakeholders on complex employee relations issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate policy into clear, practical guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Passionate about creating inclusive, people-centred workplaces

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