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ER and Policy Specialist

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West Midlands Combined Authority

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Human Resources

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Salary:

43936.00 - 48810.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We’re looking for an Employee Relations & Policy Specialist to join People and Culture team at WMCA. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters, manage complex casework from start to finish, and lead the development and implementation of people policies. You’ll play a key part in strengthening our approach to case management, policy governance, and workforce risk, ensuring we meet our legal obligations while supporting a positive and consistent employee experience.

Job Responsibility:

  • Contribute to shaping the ER service to support inclusion, engagement and organisational values and provide evidence
  • Identify patterns and trends in ER casework and escalate risks or areas for improvement to the ER & Policy Manager
  • Work on the continuous improvement of policy governance, casework processes, and workforce relations across the organisation
  • Keep abreast of changes in employment law and the implications for policy changes and their implementation
  • Maintain relations with the Diversity Networks to ensure appropriate involvement in policy reviews
  • Build manager capability through coaching and support
  • Deliver consistent, timely, and legally informed advice to managers across the full spectrum of employee relations issues
  • Work with the OD, Change & Transformation team in designing and delivering policy and ER-related training sessions and resources for managers and colleagues
  • Manage a range of employee relations cases from informal resolution through to formal hearings
  • Engage constructively with Trade Union representatives and others involved in ER case management
  • Promote early intervention and proportionate outcomes to reduce cost and legal exposure
  • Ensure ER recommendations are fair, robust and financially sustainable
  • Support inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous improvement across all people delivery

Requirements:

  • Educated to at least degree level
  • CIPD qualified to level 5 minimum
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Proven experience advising and supporting on informal approaches through to complex employee relations issues across the casework lifecycle
  • Evidence of providing value-add HR advice on a range of employment matters to stakeholders across the entire employee lifecycle
  • Evidence of using coaching skills to develop manager’s competence and confidence in dealing with people management issues
  • Experience of developing and delivering people process and policy related training
  • Experience in contributing to the development, implementation or review of HR policies
  • Experience of supporting organisational change processes
  • Understanding and knowledge of relevant employment legislation
What we offer:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
  • Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
  • 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
  • EV car benefit scheme
  • Healthcare plans
  • Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
  • An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
  • 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
  • Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
  • Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
  • Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 13, 2026

Expiration:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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