Human Resources Lead

Job Description

Pay and Policy Lead

• Location: Near Wembley Stadium
• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Join a leading local authority as a Pay and Policy Lead where you will lead strategic HR initiatives to enhance organisational capability and modernise HR services. This role offers excellent benefits and a dynamic work environment in an office located near the iconic Wembley Stadium.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and deliver key HR projects that strengthen HR services, people management capability, and workforce performance.
• Provide assurance on pay governance, including oversight of various pay allowances and conducting pay audits to ensure compliance and equity.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive pay, reward, and benefits strategy aligned with organisational priorities.
• Oversee the job evaluation processes and maintain a central repository of evaluated roles to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies, ensuring they promote wellbeing, engagement, and legal compliance.
• Manage the employee relations framework and maintain constructive relationships with unions.
• Provide expert HR advice, guidance, and training to HR Business Partners, Advisors, and managers.
• Benchmark employment terms and benefits to support recruitment, retention, and reward strategies.
• Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all HR policies and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 7 (or working towards), with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Extensive experience in strategic HR management, employment law, and organisational development.
• Proven ability to lead complex HR projects and deliver improvements in a large or complex organisation.
• Strong experience working collaboratively with unions on complex matters.
• Skilled in analysing and presenting complex information and producing high-quality advice, reports, and policy documents.
• Deep knowledge of pay and reward frameworks, including pay structures, allowances, and benefits.
• Experience managing or overseeing job evaluation processes, ensuring consistency, equity, and governance.
• Strong communication, influencing, and coaching skills, capable of building trusted relationships across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and design innovative HR solutions.

Benefits:

• Excellent local authority benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement allowing flexibility.
• Great office environment near Wembley Stadium.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.