Have you got a background in HR with experience writing policies?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our People team as HR Policy writer, on a fixed term basis for 12 months. Based from our office in Basingstoke, you'll share your time between the office and home to ensure a positive work / life balance.
It's a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Business Partnering, you'll develop, write and maintain a comprehensive suite of HR policies and procedures which are aligned with the company's objectives, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and codes of practice, as well as reflecting the culture of the organisation.
You'll collaborate with a range of stakeholders across the business to identify HR policy needs and gather feedback. You'll use your writing skills and creative flair to ensure complex information is translated into clear, concise documents that are modern in style and appearance and support a shift in cultural change and the way in which we operate. Main responsibilities include:
- Researching, developing and writing HR policies, procedures and guidelines, which are compliant with legislation and reflect a modern approach
- Collaborating with stakeholders including the Employee Forums to identify HR policy needs and implement changes
- Reviewing and updating existing policies with changes in laws, regulations and company practices
- Creating and maintaining a policy handbook that is accessible and easy to understand for all colleagues
- Communicating new and revised policies to employees and managers, providing training and guidance to HR teams as well as employees and managers
- Monitoring policies regularly to ensure they remain up to date and clarifying any queries around interpretation
What we're looking for
You should have a background in HR with a strong understanding of HR practices, employment law and regulatory requirements. You will need demonstrable experience in HR policy writing or within a similar role. You'll also need:
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a high attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely
- Excellent creativity and innovation skills
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent organisational and project management skills to effectively prioritise work
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information systems
What you'll receive from us
We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:
- £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.