Strategic HR Projects & Policy Lead - Hybrid Contract

Reed; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious HR Projects & Policy Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Based in Chelmsford with hybrid working, you will lead HR projects, develop people-focused policies, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape the employee experience.

You will balance day-to-day HR delivery with project work, ensure policies align with employment law, and build practical guidance for managers.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a HR environment.
• Exposure to HR projects, organisational change, or policy development.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results at pace.
• Experience analysing information and producing reports or recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a range of HR projects from planning through to delivery.
• Coordinate organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and ensure successful outcomes.
• Produce engaging reports and updates for senior leadership teams.
• Help implement innovative solutions that improve HR services and employee experience.

Skills

HR experience

HR projects

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority delivery

Data & reporting

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious HR Projects & Policy Officer for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Based in Chelmsford with hybrid working, you will lead HR projects, develop people-focused policies, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape the employee experience.

You will balance day-to-day HR delivery with project work, ensure policies align with employment law, and build practical guidance for managers.