HR Projects and Policy Officer

Spirehouse Recruitment; Cambridge; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spirehouse Recruitment is recruiting an HR Projects and Policy Officer for a six-month fixed-term contract on behalf of a leading university in Essex. The role is hybrid, with two days on campus and Wednesdays based in Chelmsford, requiring focused delivery of people projects and policy developments.

You will plan and deliver HR projects, support organisational change programmes including redundancies, and maintain records to underpin reporting and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR policy development, review or implementation.
• Experience supporting/delivering HR projects, with planning, coordination and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and its application in HR policy.
• Strong project management and organisational skills in a complex organisation.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver people projects and initiatives.
• Coordinate organisational change activity, including redundancy programmes.
• Maintain accurate records to support reporting and process delivery.
• Develop, review and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with UK legislation; draft policy documentation and support governance.

Connaissances

HR policy development

HR project delivery

UK employment legislation

Project management

Organisational skills

Description du poste

Spirehouse are recruiting an HR Projects and Policy Officer for a six-month fixed-term contract on behalf of a leading university in Essex.

• Hybrid (2 days a week on Campus, Wednesdays based in Chelmsford)
• 6 month FTC

The Opportunity

This interim HR Projects and Policy Officer role sits within the HR Services function.

The postholder will take responsibility for planning and delivering people projects and initiatives, coordinating organisational change activity (including redundancy programmes), and maintaining accurate records to support reporting and process delivery.

A key part of the role involves contributing to the development, review and maintenance of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current UK employment legislation and sector best practice. This includes drafting policy documentation, supporting governance and approval processes, engaging with trade union representatives, and developing communication and implementation materials for managers and staff across the university.

Requirements

• Experience working in an HR environment with direct involvement in HR policy development, review or implementation
• Experience supporting or delivering HR projects, including planning, coordination and reporting
• Sound knowledge of UK employment legislation and its application within HR policy and practice
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex organisation

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.