HR Policy

4 weeks ago


Maidstone UK, Kent, United Kingdom Allen Lane Full time

HR Policy & Guidance Manager


  • Position: Full-Time
  • Salary: £54,818 to £62,554
  • Location: 3 days per week on-site in Maidstone


Your new role:


The HR Policy and Guidance Manager is responsible for leading a team that provides day-to-day HR advice and guidance, while also ensuring the effective management of HR policies, procedures, and systems. This role focuses on developing a self-service capability to enhance management autonomy, promoting proactive performance and talent management, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements through accurate data reporting. Additionally, the HR Policy and Guidance Manager will oversee the HR administrative function, ensuring smooth transactions related to payroll, contracts, and recruitment.


A key responsibility of this role is the accurate management of HR data, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and enabling data-driven decision-making. The role also ensures that HR policies are regularly updated in line with legal changes and best practices. Additionally, the HR Policy and Guidance Manager oversees critical HR administrative functions, including payroll, contractual changes, recruitment, and onboarding, to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.


Key Responsibilities:


  • In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and statutory regulations affecting HR policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Deep understanding of HR policies, procedures, and employment law, with a focus on applying these to support and enhance people management practices.
  • Knowledge of HR information systems and the principles of effective data management, including GDPR and data protection regulations.
  • Strong understanding of self-service HR models, management development, and strategies for building HR capability and autonomy in organisations.
  • Expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining HR policies and procedures that align with best practice and statutory requirements.
  • In-depth understanding of statutory reporting requirements and compliance obligations related to employment law, payroll, and data management.
  • Knowledge of HR best practices, particularly in policy development, data management, and recruitment administration.


Key Experience/Qualifications Required:


  • Significant experience working in a senior HR Generalist role, with responsibility for policy development, employee relations, and data management.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing HR teams, ensuring high performance and professional development.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining HR systems, with a focus on improving data accuracy, self-service capabilities, and reporting.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies and managing change to improve service delivery and ensure legal compliance.
  • CIPD Qualified (Level 7 desirable) or equivalent professional qualification in Human Resources.


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