Interim Employee Relations and HR Policy Specialist

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Employee Relations and HR Policy Specialist for a Financial Services firm in the City of London. This role involves developing HR policies, providing expert advice on employee relations, and managing complex cases. The successful candidate will have a strong HR background, knowledge of employment legislation, and experience in the Financial Services industry. This temporary role offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity for impactful HR initiatives

Valuable experience in the London job market

Qualifications

• Strong background in Human Resources, particularly in employee relations and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation and practical application.
• Experience in Financial Services and current knowledge of SMCR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with company objectives.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations cases.
• Review and update existing policies to align with legislation.
• Conduct training sessions on HR policies.

Skills

Human Resources

Employee relations

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

• Long-term day rate assignment (Inside IR35) with potential to convert permanent.
• Recent experience of the Financial Services / SMCR regulatory environment.

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within the Financial Services industry based in the City of London. They are recognised for their structured approach to Human Resources and their commitment to maintaining high standards across employee relations and HR policies.

Job Description

• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with company objectives.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair outcomes.
• Review and update existing policies to align with current employment legislation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure HR policies meet organisational needs.
• Support HR teams in delivering consistent and effective policy application.
• Conduct training sessions to educate staff on HR policies and best practices.
• Compile and analyse data to monitor the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Employee Relations and HR Policy Specialist should have:

• A strong background in Human Resources, specifically in employee relations and policy development.
• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry, with a current working knowledge of SMCR is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases with discretion and professionalism.
• A solution-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate inside IR35 (PAYE or Umbrella) depending on skill-set and experience.
• Opportunity to work within a respected organisation in the Financial Services industry.
• Temporary role offering valuable experience in the London job market.
• Chance to contribute to impactful HR initiatives and projects.
• Hyrid office/home model

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Interim Employee Relations and HR Policy Specialist for a Financial Services firm in the City of London, we encourage you to apply today!