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THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Employee Relations Consultant – Policy & Process Improvement
One full time and one part time 18.5 hours permanent positions
Wakefield
This vacancy has arisen as part of ongoing organisational change within the People Directorate, reflecting our commitment to evolving service delivery and strengthening our workforce to meet future demands. The role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a refreshed structure that supports our strategic priorities.
West Yorkshire Police is seeking two strategic and solutions-focused Employee Relations Consultants to lead the development and delivery of policy and process improvement across the Force. These roles are central to delivering high-quality HR advice and process improvements in Employee Relations.
As Employee Relations Consultant, you will:
Provide corporate and specialist HR support and advice to officers and staff across the organisation.
Lead and contribute to the design, review, and development of employee relations policies and procedures.
Maintain an up to date and detailed understanding of key workstreams/high priority areas of focus for the Force, developing innovative processes and procedures that support continuous improvement in these areas.
Interpret and present management information through effective reporting and analysis.
Collaborate with internal departments and external partners, including Trade Unions and Staff Associations, to support policy development and implementation.
Contribute to key people projects that support the Force’s strategic people agenda.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
CIPD qualified to Level 5 or working towards, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Proven experience working within a HR function, with strong knowledge of employment legislation and its practical application.
Experience in report writing and the ability to interpret and present management information.
Experience in policy design and development or similar work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience providing people-related advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders.
Experience working with Trade Unions and Staff Associations. (Desirable)
This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of employee relations policy and practice, supporting organisational effectiveness within a complex and evolving policing environment.
The vacancy will close on the 21st of September 2025 at 23:55 hours.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.