HR Policy Lead

HR Policy & Technology Lead

£350 per day (InsideIR35 / Umbrella)

3 to 6 Month Project

Central London – Hybrid Working Pattern

The HR Policy & Technology Lead, reporting initially to the Head of Operations, will work closely with the DE&I Business Partner and Learning & Development Lead. The role’s primary goal is to streamline and enhance people policies and toolkits, making them user-friendly and accessible. Experience with HR technology, including AI tools like chatbots, is essential.

Scope and Deliverables

• Review, refine, and simplify policies and toolkits, aiming to reduce policy volume and enhance accessibility.
• Ensure policy alignment with compliance and legislative and data security standards.
• Recommend strategies to streamline toolkits and guidance documents.
• Develop a strategy to shift policies and guidance to chatbot platforms, improving ease of access for managers and employees.
• Oversee testing processes to ensure new technology meets user needs.
• Collaborate with IT, Risk, Communications, and relevant departments for smooth implementation of changes.

• Lead the end-to-end project, reviewing and updating policies and toolkits, and facilitating automation and training for enhanced manager accountability.
• Partner with Internal Communications for project updates and employee engagement.
• Proactively manage stakeholder needs, addressing challenges, and seeking approvals as necessary.

Experience and Skills Required

• Expertise in employee relations and policy, with a strong background in people practices.
• In-depth understanding of UK employment law and legislative changes.
• Degree or relevant qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ideally Experience implementing AI and chatbots for HR processes.
• Knowledge of HR systems, including employee engagement and learning management platforms.