HR Policy Professional x 2

Our client, a large Public Sector body, are looking for 2 HR Policy Partners to join their team! This is a long-term temporary opportunity.

Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 04/04/2027

Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5 (37 Hours per week)

This assignment will be based in People and Organisational Development, in the NICS.

HR Policy

* Policy ownership for NICS people policies - provision of support & policy advice.

* Statutory compliance & workforce monitoring - implement actions to support organisational understanding of the NICS workforce composition and applicant pools to inform affirmative or positive action measures and/or policy interventions.

Other responsibilities for all posts:

* Contributing to the review and development of specific policies, strategies or initiatives (new or existing) including carrying out benchmarking research, gathering and analysing data or other information, conducting relevant impact assessment screening exercises and managing any change control processes arising as a result;

* Preparation of timely responses and briefings for Ministerial, Departmental, internal or external correspondence; and

* Preparation of presentations and responses required by the Minister; Director People and OD; Director, HR Policy etc.

The list of responsibilities is intended to indicate the broad range within the posts, it is however not exhaustive, and the postholders may be required to carry out other duties as required to meet business needs.

Essential Criteria:

* A high degree of self-motivation and well-developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities to ensure compliance with deadlines.

* CIPD Qualification or relevant degree

* The ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders (both in writing and verbally), including the ability to draft clear and succinct policy papers, reports, submissions and briefings, based on evidence/ research; and to provide informed options / proposals, as required.

* Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build and maintain constructive, positive, and collaborative partnerships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve progress against objectives.

* The ability to successfully work as part of a team and independently and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities.

**An AccessNI will be required**

Desired Criteria:

* Experience in Human Resources industry / environment at management level desirable.

* Experience in assisting in reviewing and drafting HR policies / supporting guidance.

* Drafting responses to HR queries & FOIs & for senior management consideration is desirable.

* Previous experience or an interest in the subject matter desirable

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