Job Description
Interim HR Policy & Contracts Specialist (3–4 Month Project)
Location: Wiltshire (Hybrid) 1 day per week in the officeHours: 4–5 days per week, Mon–Thu 9:00–16:30, Fri 9:00–16:00Start: ASAPContract: TemporaryPay: Competitive hourly rate
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced HR professional to support a key project reviewing and finalising their Employee Handbook and employment contract suite. This interim assignment is ideal for someone who is confident working independently, understands UK employment legislation, and can bring fresh ideas to improve and modernise HR documentation.
You will work closely with a small HR team, receiving training and direction from the HR Manager and HR Advisor. After onboarding, you’ll work autonomously to deliver high-quality, compliant, and practical HR documentation that supports the organisation and its employees.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and refine the Employee Handbook (currently v6), ensuring clarity, consistency, and legal compliance.
* Incorporate upcoming legislative changes, including requirements under the Employment Rights Bill and updates relating to sexual harassment protections.
* Audit, review, and update employment contract templates, ensuring alignment with the updated handbook and current employment law.
* Provide recommendations on best practice across policies, procedures, and contractual terms.
* Ensure documentation is easy to use, accessible, and reflects a modern and inclusive tone.
* Liaise with the HR Manager or HR Advisor as needed for clarification or sign-off.
* Produce a clear change log and version control notes as part of handover.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring confidence, accuracy, and strong HR technical knowledge. They will have:
Essential Experience
* Proven HR background with strong experience in policy writing, contracts, and employment legislation.
* Experience reviewing and drafting HR policies and employment contracts independently.
* Strong understanding of recent and upcoming UK employment law changes.
* Ability to translate legal or technical content into accessible and user-friendly documents.
* Excellent written communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Experience
* Experience working within SME or standalone HR environments.
* Previous involvement in HR project work or document overhauls.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working is available after initial training.
* Initial training and handover will take place onsite with the HR Manager or HR Advisor.
* You will have your own dedicated workspace and work largely independently, with support available when needed.