Policy Update Manager
- Employer
- Hays
- Location
- Bristol, England
- Salary
- £2917.00 - £3176.00 per month + full range of benefits
- Closing date
- 9 Dec 2021
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- Sector
- Public Sector
- Contract Type
- Interim, contract & temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
- HR Jobs Level
- Manager
- Specialist Area
- Employee Relations
Job Details
Your new company
Value led government organisation with a great working environment.
Your new role
As the Policy Update Manager, you will responsible for:
* Delivering 4-7 updated policies
* Assess template policies recommend whether these should be used as a basis for new policies within the organisation.
* Source additional best practice policies and include best practice within the new policies.
* Provide analysis between policies.
* Seek input and comments on the policies from Managers and HR
* Listen to differing points of view. Balance requested changes with practical considerations. Ensure key changes agreed are reflected in the new policy.
* Communicating fairly, clearly and in a timely manner with stakeholders and colleagues
* Identifying and managing risk
* Liaise with employment lawyers where appropriate
* Consult or negotiate with the Trade Union on the proposed changes to the policies (with assistance from the Project Manager)
What you'll need to succeed
Essential
* Successful delivery of a comparable change initiative. This should include writing new policies, updating existing policies or updating terms and conditions of employment.
* Sound understanding, and extensive use of, HR policies.
* Sound understanding of, and extensive use of, terms and conditions of employment.
* Ability to quickly build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Persuasive communication skills.
* Experience of delivering under pressure.
* Data analysis skills, including experience of reviewing/comparing information, and clear presentation of differences/results.
* Excellent writing ability. Ability to write succinctly and in plain English.
* Strong understanding of issues relating to diversity and inclusion.
* Strong and up-to-date understanding of employment legislation.
Desirable:
* Experience of negotiating change within a unionised organisation
* Experience of updating the following policies: Travel and expenses, Annual leave, Special leave, Job evaluation.
* Understanding of Civil Service Pensions schemes.
* Public sector experience.
* Project management experience.
* HR service management expertise including familiarity with the structures, processes and tasks undertaken by a full HR and Payroll service.
* Membership of the CIPD and/or Masters degree in an HR related discipline.
* Successful delivery of a similar project involving workforce policies improvements.
Key competencies:
* Experience and professional & technical expertise
* Changing and improving
* Leading and communicating
* Delivering at pace
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. Option to work from home.
Competitive salary and full range of benefits
What you need to do now
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