Senior Group HR Policy Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Birmingham is looking for an HR Policy Lead to enhance employee experience and lead various HR policy initiatives. The role involves managing complex queries, developing new HR policies in line with legislation, and engaging with stakeholders including trade unions. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in HR policy and employee relations, demonstrating attention to detail and collaboration skills. This is an exciting opportunity for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in HR policy and employee relations.
• Ability to manage complex queries and provide expertise.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of HR policies and performance management.
• Contribute to new HR policies based on law changes.
• Handle complex queries as a subject matter expert.

Skills

Attention to detail

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you looking to work in a varied, dynamic and fast paced environment?

Are you interested in working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders and colleagues towards the joint aim of enhancing the overall employee experience?

Are you looking to develop your HR career in a key HR position and building on your existing HR Policy and employee relations experience?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Within the Group HR Policy and Employee Experience team, we are at the heart of Department for Transport (DfT) HR developing, delivering, and maintaining all terms and conditions for DfT Group, comprised of DfT core and our five executive agencies thereby supporting around 16,000 members of staff.

This role will have the opportunity to act as lead on certain policies and represent DfT in cross civil service conversations on the creation and alteration of Civil Service policies, as well as support the Group HR Policy Lead in high profile projects. We are integral to providing HR expertise and insight for colleagues, as well as responding to challenging queries, engaging with legal colleagues and fostering strong and collaborative relationships with our Trade Unions.

If you are looking for a challenging role that will support your development into a trusted voice within HR, this role will provide you a stretching opportunity in an engaging and ever-changing area of work.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DfTc roles: Department for Transport Central - Department for Transport Careers

This role requires an eye for detail and the bigger picture as we analyse new legislation and modernise policies to help staff understand their terms and conditions. You will provide expertise, insight and challenge to colleagues across the group with opportunities for senior visibility, as well as supporting team members and leaders within the team on key policy updates. The balance of our staff across the group provides an additional level of nuance and consideration.

Responsibilities

Ownership of a range of HR policies such as ways of working & performance management. Contribute to the development of new HR policies in response to organisational priorities or employment law changes. Manage the design and implementation of policies including taking through governance routes. Handle in-depth and complex queries and act as a subject matter expert for briefings. Represent DfT as an active member of cross group and government policy groups. Lead on people data requests, including data cleansing & analysis to inform our strategy. Support colleagues in key engagement activities with trade unions. Act as a leader and sounding board for other projects and initiatives within the team.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.