Job Description

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.