Strategic HR Policy Lead

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Policy Consultant to join the Human Resources Division. You will help shape and deliver HR policy across the University, supporting policy development, stakeholder engagement, and cultural change initiatives affecting staff.

You will report to the Assistant Director of HR and work with HR colleagues, trade unions and stakeholders to ensure policies are legally compliant and embedded across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and implementing HR policies in a complex or regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working with trade unions and undertaking consultation and negotiation activity.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Providing advice and guidance on policy interpretation and application.
• Leading consultation and negotiation with trade unions and key stakeholders.
• Managing policy projects and coordinating cross-functional working groups.
• Preparing reports, committee papers, business cases and communications.
• Designing and delivering policy-related training, briefings and workshops.

Skills

Policy drafting

HR policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written communication

Negotiation with unions

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Policy Consultant to join the Human Resources Division. You will help shape and deliver HR policy across the University, supporting policy development, stakeholder engagement, and cultural change initiatives affecting staff.

You will report to the Assistant Director of HR and work with HR colleagues, trade unions and stakeholders to ensure policies are legally compliant and embedded across the employee lifecycle.