HR Quality & Governance Lead (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Wakefield

Function: People / HR

We’re recruiting an experienced HR Quality & Governance Lead to join a large, complex organisation based in Wakefield.

This is a varied role combining HR governance, quality improvement, policy development, job evaluation and project delivery. You’ll work closely with senior HR colleagues, managers and Trade Union representatives to strengthen HR processes, improve performance and ensure robust governance across the People function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading HR quality, governance and continuous improvement activity
• Developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures
• Overseeing job evaluation processes and governance
• Monitoring KPIs and using workforce data to identify improvements
• Supporting and leading People-related projects and change programmes
• Managing HR audits, compliance and assurance activity
• Building effective relationships with senior stakeholders and Trade Union representatives
• Providing specialist HR advice on policies, terms and conditions and governance
• Line management and development of team members

About you

You’ll be an experienced HR professional with strong knowledge of HR governance, policy development and employment practices. You’ll be confident operating in a complex, highly unionised environment and comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Ideally, you’ll bring CIPD membership/equivalent experience, strong analytical and project management skills, and experience of job evaluation processes. Knowledge of terms and conditions and the Job Evaluation Scheme would be particularly valuable.

If you’re passionate about improving HR services, strengthening governance and delivering meaningful change, then apply online today!