HR Policy Manager/HR Business Adviser

Job Description

Venesky-Browns client, a public sector organisation based in Edinburgh, are currently looking to recruit an HR Policy Manager/HR Business Adviser for an initial 6 month contract on a rate of £160/day (inside of IR35). Due to the current circumstances this role will initially be remote based. The Role:Postholder will work closely with colleagues in the Human Resources Unit, PCS Trade Union and the business to develop new employment policies/guidance and revise existing policies/guidance in line with best practice, employment legislation, annual policy review schedule and organisational/system development. Your key focus will be on COVID-19 policy and guidance ensuring that it is developed/revised in line with government and NHS guidance. You will also be the policy representative for the implementation of the new people system (Itrent). You will also support the HR Business Advisers as required to provide comprehensive advice and guidance to managers and employees. Occasional travel may be required however we anticipate this to be very minimal.Responsibilities:·Act as the lead for the development/revision of HR policies/guidance in line with the policy review schedule, employment law, best practice and organisational/systems development·Working in partnership with the PCS trade union and the business to take a key role in the development and revision of HR policies/guidance including COVID-19;·To support the roll out of new policies and procedures through effective communication and consultation; ·To work in conjunction with the Education and Learning Unit to develop any required training using blended learning approaches.·HR Policy Representative for the Project Team for the implementation of the new people system (Itrent)·Review the Business Impact of change to process ·Liaise with Project Team, Product Owner and SMEs·Liaise with colleagues ·Complete documentation; Project Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and complete Project Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) ensuring that these are kept up to date.·To play a key role in HR projects as detailed in the HRU Business Plan and other HR adhoc projects that may arise; ·Participate in corporate change projects focusing on the people management issues associated with the projects; ·To carry out job evaluation using the JEGS process.·Provide accurate advice to managers and staff on employment matters in line with our policies and procedures. Through the use of coaching, promote and maintain a flexible HR advisory service, in particular supporting interpretation of employment law and organisational policies and procedures on key employment matters·Coaching and advising managers on people management issues (including those of a complex nature) using a case management approach ·Add value to the HR team by working with HR colleagues to ensure areas of improvement are identified so that policy, systems and processes for providing advice and guidance are developed and maintained and accurate, consistent information is given by all HR team members.Essential Skills & Experience·Demonstrate track record of providing wide ranging, accurate generalist HR advice and guidance to managers and employees ·Knowledge of employment legislation, and experience of applying this in the workplace through policies, procedures and provision of advice ·Possesses excellent analytical, decision making, and influencing skills with the ability to justify rationale ·Possesses excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders ·Educated to degree level or equivalent ·Associate Member of CIPD (Human Resource Management) ·Presentation and facilitation Skills ·Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft packages ·Experienced in drafting papers and reports ·Experience in developing and revising employment policies Desirable Skills & Experience:·Knowledge and experience of using coaching ·Experience in participating in corporate and change projects ·Experience in carrying out job evaluation If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.