Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised HR Policy Consultant to lead the development and maintenance of HR policies and procedures for a local government client in the West Midlands, with a focus on creating guidance documents for line managers.-Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Ensure that all HR policies and procedures are easily accessible, well communicated, and up to date. Collaborate with the existing HR team to co-develop updated documents and ensure compliance with the Co-Pilot environment for digital guidance, enhancing managers' experience with performance management, absence management, and objective setting.
Qualifications – Essential and Desired Skills
- A good standard of English and Maths (e.g., GCSE level or equivalent).
- CIPD qualification or an equivalent professional HR qualification and experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and CRM systems.
Criteria for Shortlisting - Ideal Candidate Profile
- Capable of conducting thorough corporate and departmental policy document reviews to achieve service-wide improvements in key organisational priorities.
- Working knowledge and experience in updating and advising on HR policies and procedures, ideally within a public sector environment.
- Ability to interpret and review best practice policies and procedures.
- Up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in HR practices and employment law.
- Able to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to shape and deliver strategic plans and services.
- Proven experience in translating documents into cost-effective delivery plans while operating within tight resource constraints.
- Ability to support the effective delivery of service to meet performance targets while managing and mitigating risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong research skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and be friendly at all levels of staff.
- Proven project management skills to deliver projects within agreed timelines.
Compliance Requirements
Willingness to participate in the mandatory Right to Work Checks as part of the pre-screening application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, acts as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.