Hr Advisor - Policy Development

Full-time, Fixed term (6 months)

Closing date 9am on the 29th April

Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1/2 days per week in office)

Salary: £43,100 - £44,660 (GBP)

The Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced HR Adviser with a strong focus on Policy Development for a fixed-term period to update and develop B Lab UK’s policies to align with our values and culture, guide our employees and ensure a harmonious and productive work environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in creating and updating company policies, complying with relevant regulations, and ensuring the overall success of the organisation. 

What you will be doing

Policy Review and Improvement:

• Conduct a review of existing policies to identify areas for improvement and upcoming legal changes, implementing required changes 
• Review current policies with a JEDI lens (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), implementing required changes

Policy Development:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, and implement HR policies and procedures that align with both the business and cultural needs of B Lab UK
• Create policy documents that are easily used by all employees, encompassing company culture
• Create clear manager guides for implementing policies

Training and Education:

• Effectively communicate policy changes, ensuring employees are aware of updates and understand the implications
• Develop and run workshops to educate employees and managers on policy-related matters
• Update the employee handbook and align with company culture and values.

Other duties

• Where required, work with the HR Manager to gather and analyse employee data enabling data-led decision-making
• Where required, work with the HR Manager to provide advice and guidance to line managers on people-related matters
• Where required, contribute to the work of the HR and Finance and Operations team to implement strategic changes and to deliver cross-organisational projects

Skills and experience 

• CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate as minimum
• Creating and developing policies aligned with company strategy and cultural values, preferably in a mission-led organisation 
• Proven practical operational experience as an HR Adviser or similar role with a focus on Policy Development
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of HR policies, processes, employment laws and regulations, and industry best practices
• Proven experience in delivering training on policies or equivalent HR processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A creative outlook with the ability to bring company culture and values into HR documentation 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with an eye for accuracy and consistency
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities and analytical mindset 
• Passionate about the role that business can play in creating the future that benefits all people and the planet.

Eligible to work in the UK (we will not be able to provide visa sponsorship)

What we give you

• Purpose-driven work supporting B Lab UK’s mission of redefining the role of business as a force for good
• Hybrid and flexible working, we have a high trust environment and are advocates for right place working
• Flexible working hours (based around core working hours)
• Opportunity to work 4 days a week 
• An excellent range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, private medical and dental cover, generous pension scheme, annual wellbeing allowance, carers policy, volunteering days among other benefits
• An open, inclusive and collaborative working environment 
• The office is closed over Christmas with no need to use your holiday entitlement
• We invest in professional development and have an open working environment giving you exposure to learn and develop in your career