HR Policy Consultant 6-month FTC

Oakleaf Partnership; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm in Birmingham seeks an HR Policy Consultant for a 6-month FTC. The role involves developing and reviewing HR policies to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational values. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of UK employment law, proven policy development experience, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This is an on-site role for three days a week with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR policy design, development, and implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review HR policies to ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage the end-to-end policy development process from drafting to implementation.
• Support delivery of policy-related training and guidance across the business.

Skills

Deep understanding of UK employment law

HR policy design experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

HR Policy Consultant 6-month FTC – Birmingham based, 3x days a week onsite

£350 – £505 a day

Start ASAP

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled and detail-oriented HR Policy Consultant to join a forward-thinking HR team, helping to shape and strengthen the organisation’s people policies and practices.

Responsibilities

The HR Policy Consultant will take the lead in developing and reviewing HR policies to ensure they remain compliant with evolving employment legislation, reflect current HR best practice, and align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. This role will play a key part in maintaining a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant working environment.

Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, the postholder will manage the end-to-end policy development process – from research and drafting through to consultation, approval, implementation, and communication. They will also support the delivery of policy-related training and guidance, ensuring policies are well understood and embedded across the business.

This is a pivotal role for a proactive HR professional who combines technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key skills and experience required

• Deep understanding of UK employment law and awareness of upcoming legislative changes.
• Proven experience in HR policy design, development, and implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal or procedural information into clear, practical guidance.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and consistency.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys combining legal knowledge, communication, and collaboration to make a tangible impact on workplace culture and compliance.