People and Policy Partner

HARRIS HILL; Greater London; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment agency is seeking a People and Policy Partner to enhance employee relations and drive policy initiatives. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance and develop policies while ensuring compliance with employment legislation. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and experience in a generalist People role, with the commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. The position is remote with occasional office meetings in London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist People role within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, coaching managers, and managing complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations.
• Lead the review and implementation of People policies.
• Coach and develop managers to enhance people management capabilities.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of employment legislation

Policy development

People management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification

Job description

People and Policy Partner

Location: Remote (ability to attend ad‑hoc meetings in the London office 1‑2 days per month)

Salary: £39,000 - £41,000 per annum dependant on experience
Contract: Maternity cover contract from January 2026 – November 2026

About the Organisation

My client is a leading, purpose‑driven organisation committed to delivering strategic impact across the sector. They combine research, policy, and operational excellence to achieve their mission, and are seeking an experienced People professional to join their team and drive forward their employee relations and policy initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to the People Operations Manager, the People and Policy Partner will provide a solution‑focused, high‑quality People service across the organisation. You will be a trusted advisor to managers and staff on all aspects of People activity, supporting employee relations, policy development, and organisational change. This is a hands‑on, specialist role with responsibility for improving policies, processes, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, supporting managers with complex or sensitive cases.
• Lead the review, development, and implementation of People policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Coach and develop managers to enhance people management capabilities.
• Manage family leave processes, inductions, appraisals, and return‑to‑work processes.
• Deliver hands‑on operational support to the People team, including running drop‑in sessions and supporting transactional work.
• Act as deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.

About You

• Proven experience in a generalist People role within a medium‑to‑large organisation.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, coaching managers, and managing complex employee relations cases.
• Flexible, proactive, and committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent qualification desirable.

How to Apply

For a full job description please contact:

Faye Marshall – [e-mail]
Giuseppe Di Maria – [e-mail]

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 5th December
Interview date: 11th December via Teams

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.