HR Change Advisor

Cancer Research UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the UK is looking for an HR Change Advisor to support significant people-focused change initiatives. Responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams, providing expert advice on employment law and HR policies, and developing project plans. The ideal candidate will have a background in advising on HR practices within large organizations, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work remotely while occasionally traveling to sites across the UK. This role is crucial for delivering the charity's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on HR policies and people-focused change processes in large organizations.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Highly organized with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR teams to support the delivery of the Trading Strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies regarding change management.
• Develop change project plans and ensure compliance with consultation laws.

Skills

Advising on HR policies

Knowledge of UK employment law

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in HR software

Job description

This role will involve occasional travel to Cancer Research UK sites across the UK and will be eligible for travel expenses. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

The HR department plays an essential role in engaging and inspiring Cancer Research UK's large and dynamic workforce (c. 4,000+ headcount) by delivering operational transformation, governance, and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive, sustainable, and agile organisation.

As an HR Change Advisor, you will play an impactful role in supporting the delivery of Cancer Research UK's new Trading Strategy, which involves significant people change. You will support the HR Business Partners in managing and delivering people‑focused change initiatives, focusing on the stages before, during, and after the consultation process. This will involve proactively leading and supporting line managers throughout the people change process, ensuring that all aspects of employment law and HR policies and processes are followed. By the end of this contract, your legacy will be to have made a pivotal contribution to delivering the people‑focused aspects of the directorates' and charity's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the HR Business Partners to support in delivering Cancer Research UK's people and new Trading strategy, which includes significant people change.
• Supporting the HR Business Partners and the HR Managers to coordinate with relevant stakeholders and ensure change processes are delivered on time and to the appropriate standard.
• Collaborating with leadership and employees to address concerns and gather feedback.
• Providing expert advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures, particularly with regard to managing change.
• Supporting the resolution of queries before, during, and after consultation.
• Developing and presenting materials and communications as required by those leading the people aspects of the change.
• Providing and maintaining Workday data and reports to support the change programme, ensuring the continued integrity of the data.
• Collaborating with the HR Business Partners and HR Managers to review, iterate, or improve our guidance, processes, or training for line managers.
• Developing clear change project plans covering deliverables, milestones, owners, risks, issues, and mitigations.

Qualifications

• Experienced HR professional with a background in advising on HR policies, employment law, and people‑focused change processes within a large organisation (c. 3,000+ headcount).
• Knowledge and application of UK employment law and HR policies, principles, procedures, and best practices related to people change and consultation.
• Highly organised with the ability to set and meet demanding deadlines, coordinate multiple deliverables, and hold others accountable for the delivery of projects/activities.
• Good attention to detail with a proactive approach to flagging risks early and solving problems to address challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management with demonstrable interpersonal and influencing skills and a proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences across all levels.
• Proficiency in HR software and tools.
• Able to work remotely and occasionally travel to Cancer Research UK sites across the UK.
• Either immediately available or on one month's notice or less.

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