Senior HR Policy Manager

Senior Manager, HR Policy

Role summary: We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager, HR Policy in Bristol to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of global HR policy and governance across the firm. Working within our global ER & Policy Centre of Excellence, this role plays a key part in supporting a fair, inclusive and legally compliant working environment. You'll work closely with HR colleagues, business services teams, employee networks and Partners to ensure our policies reflect our culture, values and evolving legal landscape. Based in Bristol, this role offers hybrid working, with some travel between offices in line with business needs.

What you'll do

Lead the development, review and ongoing improvement of global HR policies and governance, ensuring they are compliant, practical and aligned to the firm's strategy, culture and values.

Work closely with HR centres of excellence and wider business services teams to ensure a joined up, consistent experience for colleagues.

Collaborate across the firm to ensure policies reflect changes in legislation, regulation, internal processes and colleague needs.

Support the Partner policy proposition, working alongside the General Counsel to ensure appropriate alignment with the employee offering, benefits and legal framework.

Lead policy communication and embedding activity, including the effective use of HR technology, in partnership with communications and employment brand teams.

Lead and develop the HR Policy team, creating a collaborative, inclusive and accountable team environment.

Monitor ER and policy trends and data to identify themes, address risk and support improvements to the colleague experience.

Lead ER & Policy strategic initiatives and projects that support cultural and organisational change.

What you'll bring

Experience leading the development and governance of HR policy within a complex or regulated organisation.

Strong knowledge of employment law, particularly in a UK context, with the ability to work confidently across international jurisdictions.

Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Partners or equivalent leadership groups.

The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, translating complex requirements into clear, usable policy.

Experience leading and developing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

Confidence managing change, ambiguity and competing priorities in a global environment.

What we offer

The opportunity to work within a global ER & Policy Centre of Excellence, alongside experienced ER and policy professionals. Exposure to a broad range of policy, governance and ER activity across multiple jurisdictions.

Hybrid working, with the role based in Bristol and some travel between offices as required by the business.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.