Employment Policy Lead 12m FTC

Job Description

Join our team as an Employment Policy Lead on a 12 month Fixed Term ContractAbout CMSCMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective, we are passionate about building strong relationships with the clients we support,our people and the communities we work in.We take a bold, dynamic and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Ourbold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. We dont just want to face the future we want to shape it.About the RoleYou will join a growing and critical part of the HR function at a key time of change. We are looking for a strong HR professional to lead on the development of our key policies and propositions for employees and to engage with internal and external stakeholders.This role sits within our global ER and Policy centre of excellence. This role can be based in any of our UK locations and we are open to flexible and hybrid working. The purpose of this role is to lead on the development of employment policy and strategyfor the Firm, working alongside HR colleagues, employee networks and Partners to align to the Firms culture and values.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on development of our policies, ensuring they are market leading, compliant and in keeping with our culture. Engage with employee D&I networks on policy development, seeking feedback and input as appropriate Collaborate with the benefits and well-beingteams to develop a holistic offering for employees. Develop Partner policy proposition alongside the GC, understanding alignment to employee offering, benefit offer and legal position.Work alongside programme team introducing Workday to develop how policiesand line manager guides are presented and engaged with through Workday.Obtain global oversight and framework for policies including development of global code of conduct, grievance, and disciplinary policies. Develop our approach to policies with clients -how we respond to requests for policies, seek feedback and collaborate with clients on policy issues. Define and develop our approach to communication working with the comms and EVP teams on our external brand and internal engagement on policies. Build anapproach and way of introducing new policies that can be adopted in the future.About YouExceptional stakeholder management, ability to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including, senior management and HR colleagues. Highly effective written communication skills; the ability to break down complex information and communicatesimply across communications, policies and guides.Exceptional presentation skills. Practice of leading, evolving and driving forward people related projects.Collaborative and proactive in seeking opportunities to work with colleagues to co-create solutions that meet needs of multiple groups. Expert understanding and grasp of how to operate within an environment of multiple HR policies and procedures Good commercialawareness of the organisation and the challenges and opportunities it faces within the context of HR. Ability to prioritise workload, be self-directed and have excellent attention to detail. Equal Opportunities At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. Were diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximisetheir potential and thrive. For further information about CMS diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.#LI-MM1