HR Policy Lead

HR Policy Lead

Fixed Term Contract – until 31st March 2026
£25 per hour
Hybrid working | Cardiff-based
Immediate start

Hoop Professional Services are pleased to be supporting one of our established and successful Cardiff-based clients with the appointment of an HR Policy Lead on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to play a key role in shaping people-focused, legally robust policies within a successful and progressive organisation. The successful candidate will lead the review, development, and implementation of the organisation’s employee handbook and HR policy framework, ensuring policies are practical, accessible, and reflective of organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end review and redevelopment of the employee handbook
Draft, update, and implement HR policies using a warm, engaging, and practical approach
Ensure all policies comply with current employment legislation and anticipate upcoming changes
Translate complex legal and procedural information into clear, user-friendly guidance
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure policies are embedded effectively across the organisation
Support managers and teams with the practical application of policies within day-to-day processes
Manage workload independently to meet agreed time frames and delivery milestones Person Specification

Proven experience of writing, reviewing, and implementing HR policies
Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to clarity, tone, and accessibility
Ability to translate complex legal and procedural information into engaging, user-friendly guidance
Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in policy design and application
Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently
CIPD qualified or equivalent demonstrable experience

If this opportunity is of interest and you’d like to discuss it further, please contact Emmy Bevan at Hoop Professional Services today - this role won’t be available for long