Full-time, Fixed term (6 months)
Hybrid - Whitechapel, London (1/2 days per week in office)
Salary: £43,100 - £44,660 (GBP)
Closing date 9am on the 29th April
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