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People Policy and Relations Manager
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 41,064 - 41,064 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Expire in: a month
Job Description
People Policy and Relations Manager
Contract: Temporary - 12-month Maternity Leave Cover
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Pontypridd, with hybrid working opportunities
Salary: £41,064 per annum
Overview
We are working with a large higher-education provider in South Wales who are seeking an experienced and proactive People Policy and Relations Manager to support the development of a positive, inclusive, and resolution-focused workplace culture during a period of maternity leave cover.
This role plays a key part in shaping and delivering effective employee relations strategies, ensuring that policies and procedures remain legally compliant, values-driven, and aligned with organisational ethos.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on the development, review, and implementation of people, policies and procedures that reflect best practice and employment legislation.
Monitor upcoming legislative changes (new or amended legislation) and ensure the organisation remains fully and legally compliant.
Manage a full spectrum of employee relations casework, including complex and sensitive matters, ensuring timely and fair resolution.
Anticipated split is 60% Policy development and compliance; 40% Case Management
Promote a proactive and preventative approach to employee relations, fostering open communication and early conflict resolution.
Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and key stakeholders across the organisation.
Support and develop a small team of Advisers, offering coaching, direction, and professional expertise.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to enhance organisational culture and working practices.
Evaluate and enhance ER practices using feedback, research and best practice to strengthen early resolution and support a respectful, equitable and inclusive work culture.
Review post-investigation and disciplinary recommendations and work with People Business Partners to support consistent implementation across faculties and departments.What This Role Offers
Impactful Work: A key opportunity to shape a respectful, supportive, and fair workplace environment.
Professional Development: The chance to lead on organisation-wide initiatives and contribute to strategic policy development.
Collaborative Culture: Work within an inclusive and values-driven People team committed to equitable practice.
Staff Benefits: Competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a range of wellbeing-focused staff benefits.Role Requirements:
Level 7 CIPD or equivalent senior qualification; or equivalent experience in a relevant HR management role.
Significant experience in advising on complex and sensitive employee relations matters as a HR specialist
Experience of providing advice to managers on Employee Relations matters (including change management and TUPE), with the ability to analyse and assess risk in advance of providing outcome focused solutions.
Have excellent knowledge of legislative requirements, including case law and how to use that when giving advice and guidance
For more information about the role, please contact Branwen Johns on (phone number removed) and email a copy of your CV.
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