Employee Relations/Policy Lead

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector Organisation in Manchester is recruiting an Employee Relations/Policy Lead to steer organisation-wide ER policies and shape employee experience through policy improvement.

You will lead employee relations activity, review and develop policies to keep them clear and practical, advise managers on policy application, and collaborate with HR to align changes with everyday people practices. This permanent role offers stability and the chance to impact communities across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience of leading employee relations casework and providing practical guidance.
• Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing people policies.
• A sound understanding of employee relations principles and policy application.
• The ability to interpret policy issues and provide clear, consistent advice.
• Experience of working closely with Human Resources teams and managers.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting clear policy documents and updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations activity, helping managers address workplace matters fairly and consistently.
• Review and develop people policies so they are clear, current and practical to use.
• Provide guidance on the application of employee relations policies across the organisation.
• Work with Human Resources colleagues to align policy changes with day-to-day people practices.
• Identify themes in employee relations matters and use these to inform policy improvements.
• Communicate policy updates clearly to relevant colleagues and managers.
• Maintain accurate records of policy reviews, updates and agreed actions.

Skills

ER casework

Policy development

Policy application

HR collaboration

Written communications

Job description

• Lead the development of organisation-wide ER policies and frameworks
• Shape employee experience through strategic policy improvement

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation based in Manchester, delivering services that have a direct and meaningful impact on communities across the region.

Job Description

• Lead employee relations activity, helping managers address workplace matters fairly and consistently.
• Review and develop people policies so they are clear, current and practical to use.
• Provide guidance on the application of employee relations policies across the organisation.
• Work with Human Resources colleagues to align policy changes with day-to-day people practices.
• Identify themes in employee relations matters and use these to inform policy improvements.
• Communicate policy updates clearly to relevant colleagues and managers.
• Maintain accurate records of policy reviews, updates and agreed actions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Employee Relations/Policy Lead' should have:

• Experience of leading employee relations casework and providing practical guidance.
• Experience of developing, reviewing and implementing people policies.
• A sound understanding of employee relations principles and policy application.
• The ability to interpret policy issues and provide clear, consistent advice.
• Experience of working closely with Human Resources teams and managers.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting clear policy documents and updates.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Employee Relations/Policy Lead role based in Manchester.
• Salary of £60,000 to £69,000, dependent on the level of experience.

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