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Policy Specialist

Job Title: Policy Specialist
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Glasgow
Industry:
Salary: Negotiable
Start Date: asap
Duration: 6 months
REF: pp/ck/policy/HR_1770305458
Contact Name: Caroline Kennedy
Contact Email: caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com
Job Published: about 6 hours ago

Job Description

Policy Specialist

Contract

Glasgow | Hybrid

We're looking for a Policy Specialist to shape, develop and continuously improve people policies and guidance across the organisation. You'll design policy content, manage knowledge resources, and act as a subject matter expert for policy queries, ensuring everything stays aligned with legislation, business needs and our people strategy.

Responsibilities of the Policy Specialist:

  • Develop and update people policies, guidance and knowledge content
  • Lead or support working groups on policy and contractual change
  • Act as the first point of contact for policy queries and exceptions
  • Maintain policy documents, contracts and the wider policy framework
  • Carry out policy impact assessments, guidance reviews and letter drafting
  • Keep knowledge articles accurate, clear and up to date
  • Drive continuous improvement across all people policy areas

The successful Policy Specialist will have:

  • Experience in a HR generalist role, ideally with policy development exposure
  • Strong understanding of employment legislation and how to apply it
  • Ability to interpret data and draw insights to support recommendations
  • Solid grasp of HR processes and how policy underpins them
  • Great organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive approach to research, learning and problem‑solving

To apply for the Policy Specialist, please send your CV to caroline.kennedy@projectpeople.com

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.