Senior HR Manager, Employee Relations, Policy And EDI

Harvey Nash Plc; Easter Howgate; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 74.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harvey Nash Plc is seeking a Senior HR Manager to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, policy development, HR business partnering and EDI within a public sector environment. The role is Edinburgh-based with hybrid work: in-office two days a week and travel as needed.

The successful candidate will lead ER matters, advise senior leaders, build stakeholder relationships, and drive policy reviews, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice while advancing EDI

Formación

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Experience advising senior leaders on ER issues and policy.
• Ability to translate legislation into practical policies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead on complex employee relations matters and workforce issues.
• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior leaders and directors.
• Engage with trade unions and key stakeholders for policy changes.
• Lead development, review and implementation of employment policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Support EDI initiatives and inclusive employment practices.
• Oversee governance, risk, and workforce planning.

Conocimientos

UK employment law

Employee relations

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Governance

Educación

Chartered CIPD member

Descripción del empleo

Senior HR Manager - Employee Relations, Policy & EDI

6-Month Contract | £350 per day | Inside IR35

Edinburgh (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office with some travel.

My client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager to provide strategic leadership across Employee Relations, Employment Policy, HR Business Partnering, and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion within a complex public sector environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on complex employee relations and workforce matters.
• Provide expert HR advice to senior leaders and directors.
• Build effective relationships with trade unions and key stakeholders.
• Lead the review, development, and implementation of employment policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best practice.
• Support EDI initiatives and inclusive employment practices.
• Oversee organisational risk, governance, and workforce planning.

Essential Experience

• Managing complex employee relations cases.
• Providing strategic HR advice at senior management level.
• Working with recognised trade unions.
• Developing and implementing employment policies.
• Interpreting UK employment legislation and translating it into practical policy.
• Operating within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Essential Requirements

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse workforce data and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Chartered Member of the CIPD.

Ideally you will have Public sector or government experience, EDI programme delivery and cultural change initiatives and Employment tribunal preparation and legal liaison experience.