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We are Britain’s national equality regulator and a United Nations accredited ‘A status’ national human rights institution.
We uphold people’s rights without fear or favour. We use the full force of our legal powers to defend people from unfair or unequal treatment and to challenge breaches of the law. We advise on developing laws and provide guidance, training and support to enable compliance.
We bring people together to create change. We work with employers, governments and a wide range of organisations, to promote understanding of equality and human rights and we support them to make improvements in practice.
Our new strategy for 2022-25 gives us a strong platform to show that we will use our powers to protect and promote equality and human rights, and that we have identified the main challenges in society where we can make a difference in our role as a regulator.
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We will be continuously reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis until we find the right candidate. While there is no official closing date, we encourage interested individuals to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure consideration.
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Are you ready for a career advancement opportunity that allows you to develop your expertise and passion about developing policies that empower managers and enhance employee experiences? If so, we have an exciting 12 month opportunity for an HR Policy Specialist to join our team at the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
As an integral part of our People Team you will play a pivotal role in shaping and modernising our HR policies and procedures, work collaboratively with stakeholders and contribute to the full policy cycle.
This role is an ideal career opportunity for an HR Advisor, Business Partner or manager who possesses in-depth knowledge of HR policies and procedures to take a significant step forward in their professional journey.
As our HR Policy Specialist, reporting to the Head of People and collaborating closely with our HR Business Partners, you will have the opportunity to make a substantial contribution and play a crucial role in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive.
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HR Policy Lead: As our HR Policy Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in a key project focused on reviewing and developing a suite of cutting-edge HR policies, processes, and toolkits. Your contributions will directly contribute to improving our managers' capabilities and elevating our overall employee experience over the next 12 months.
Full Policy Cycle Ownership: You will have end-to-end responsibility for the policy cycle, including evidence collection, design, consultation, and implementation. In addition, you will conduct thorough equality considerations when necessary. This comprehensive ownership will allow you to showcase your expertise and contribute to building a positive employee experience.
Collaboration and Relationship Building: Your success in this role will rely on building and nurturing relationships with various stakeholders, including trade unions, employee forums, and networks. By establishing trust and confidence, you will provide insightful solutions and address challenges, ensuring that our people policies align with our organization's needs and create a supportive employee experience.
Engage in Employee Relations: In addition to the policy project, you will collaborate with our team to drive effective employee relations. This will involve regular engagement with trade unions and staff forums, providing support for associated activities and work plans, and fostering strong partnerships to promote harmonious working relationships.
Continuous Growth and Development: We value staying ahead of the curve in HR best practices and employment legislation. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to remain up to date with the latest industry developments, apply best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
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The salary for this role is £40,160.28. Those joining us from the Civil Service on a level transfer, will be offered the pay point closest to their current salary, wherever possible.
- Flexible working patterns
- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated for part time employees)
- Access to Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an average employer contribution of 27%, and Partnership Pension Schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loans
- Employee benefits portal
- Payment of professional subscriptions
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For this role, please submit your detailed CV outlining your suitability for the position. We will use your CV to assess your knowledge, skills and experience against the criteria and core skills in the Candidate Pack which will help us decide whether to invite you to the next stage of the recruitment process.
We will be continuously reviewing applications and scheduling interviews on a rolling basis until we find the right candidate. While there is no official closing date, we encourage interested individuals to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure consideration.
Complaints
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email the Commission’s People Helpdesk in the first instance.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Equality and Human Rights Commission, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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