HR Policy Lead

Hoop Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Policy Lead for a fixed-term contract until March 2026. This role involves reviewing and developing the employee handbook and HR policies within a progressive organisation. Candidates should have proven experience in HR policy writing, a strong understanding of employment law, and excellent communication skills. The position allows for hybrid working and offers an immediate start, providing a unique opportunity to shape people-focused policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of writing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal information into engaging guidance.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end review and redevelopment of the employee handbook.
• Draft, update, and implement HR policies.
• Ensure policies comply with employment legislation.
• Translate complex legal information into user-friendly guidance.
• Support managers with practical application of policies.

Skills

HR policy writing

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Equity and diversity commitment

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Policy Lead

Fixed Term Contract - until 31st March 2026

£25 per hour

Hybrid working | Cardiff-based

Immediate start

Hoop Professional Services are pleased to be supporting one of our established and successful Cardiff-based clients with the appointment of an HR Policy Lead on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in shaping people‑focused, legally robust policies within a successful and progressive organisation. The successful candidate will lead the review, development, and implementation of the organisation's employee handbook and HR policy framework, ensuring policies are practical, accessible, and reflective of organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end review and redevelopment of the employee handbook
• Draft, update, and implement HR policies using a warm, engaging, and practical approach
• Ensure all policies comply with current employment legislation and anticipate upcoming changes
• Translate complex legal and procedural information into clear, user-friendly guidance
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure policies are embedded effectively across the organisation
• Support managers and teams with the practical application of policies within day-to-day processes
• Manage workload independently to meet agreed timeframes and delivery milestones

Person Specification

• Proven experience of writing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to clarity, tone, and accessibility
• Ability to translate complex legal and procedural information into engaging, user-friendly guidance
• Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in policy design and application
• Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently
• CIPD qualified or equivalent demonstrable experience

If this opportunity is of interest and you'd like to discuss it further, please contact Emmy Bevan at Hoop Professional Services today – this role won't be available for long.