Policy Advisor

Policy Advisor - Pontypridd, South Wales Salary: £37,285Basis: Full timeEqual Opportunities At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.Who we are At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing.We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.Role responsibilities Develop, implement, and review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards, best practice and alignment with the company's vision and culture. Work with stakeholders including Trade Unions to seek agreement and keep them informed of any changes to policies.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Develop HR policies and procedures by researching and benchmarking best practices and consulting stakeholders to ensure alignment with legal requirements and organisational goals. Manage the review of existing HR policies and procedures through the creation of a policy review schedule to identify gaps and suggest improvements, maintaining legislative compliance and relevance in a changing workforce landscape. Drive continuous improvement through evaluating industry trends, best practice and opportunities to align policies across both TfW entities to keep HR practices dynamic and effective. Manage policy communication by creating accessible policy documents, working in collaboration with the Communications team to deliver updates, and engage employees through digital platforms to ensure clarity and adherence across all levels of the organisation. Who we're looking for Proven work experience of writing people policy documents. Knowledge of employment legislation. Experience in policy development and implementation. Ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, actionable recommendations. Personable with communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business. Welsh Language Skills The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.Next steps Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.