People Policy Strategy Consultant

Adecco; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a People Policy & Strategy Consultant to join their People and Change Directorate. The consultant will focus on developing HR policies, engaging stakeholders, and supporting change management initiatives. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and HR policy development experience. The role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a significant impact on people management initiatives in the public sector.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in HR policy development and people management.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to build relationships.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the benchmarking and modernization of HR policies.
• Establish and manage working groups for inclusive policy development.
• Design and deliver presentations and training sessions.
• Provide data insights to support proactive people management.
• Support the implementation of the People Policy forward plan.

Skills

HR policy development

Communication skills

HR systems management

Change management initiatives

Job description

People Policy & Strategy Consultant

Are you passionate about shaping people policies and driving strategic change within the public sector? Our client is looking for a dynamic People Policy & Strategy Consultant to join their People and Change Directorate in the vibrant City of Wolverhampton.

Position: People Policy & Strategy Consultant
Location: Flexible working within the City of Wolverhampton
Grade: 7
Reporting to: Policy & Strategy Lead

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven organisation focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, from directors to operational managers. Contribute to meaningful HR advancements that directly impact the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Lead the benchmarking and modernisation of HR policies and management tools.
• Collaborative Engagement: Establish and manage working groups to ensure an inclusive policy development process.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver engaging presentations and training sessions for various stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: utilize HR systems to provide insightful data that supports proactive people management.
• Change Management: Support the implementation of the People Policy forward plan, identifying risks and mitigation strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Essential Skills: Strong experience in HR policy development and people management.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR systems management.

• Desirable Skills: Experience in local authority settings and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to design and implement change management initiatives.

Benefits

A supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. The opportunity to make a significant impact on the organisation and its people. Flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance.

Additional Information

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.