Senior People Operations & Policy Manager
Company
Location
Northampton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
1/9/2025
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Description
Senior People Operations and Policy Manager 12 Month fixed term contract Location – Flexible with regular travel to sites
Closing date - 23 January 2025
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of People Services and Employment Law this role will focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness and be responsible for delivering the operational HR provision to the UK wide group, including all aspects of the employee lifecycle, providing a comprehensive service to managers, employees and other internal stakeholders.
You’ll be responsible for group-wide People policy alignment and modernisation. This includes identifying policies which need reviewing and updating and taking the lead on identifying policies to be aligned and modernised. This includes researching and feeding back to the Director of People Services and Employment law the current best in class policies used by other organisations. Being a driver of change and development, you’ll ensure the Director of People Services and Employment Law is fully informed of all proposed changes with sufficient time to review and provide feedback prior to publication.
You’ll be responsible for managing, through appropriate delegation, the day-to-day HR policy tasks, working closely with People Relations and Policy Advisors as required, leading the development and implementation of new People policies and underpinning procedures and guidance recognising developments in ways of working and legislative requirements.
You’ll leads, motivate, develop and coach the HR Operations Manager with a view to driving a high performing team who are aligned as one and provide a seamless service to the business.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll need to have experience of managing a busy team and prior experience of working in a People Operations or Policy type role would be preferred. Project management experience would also be advantageous.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here .
Talk to us about flexible working!
How to apply:
Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.
We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com
Closing date - 23 January 2025
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of People Services and Employment Law this role will focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness and be responsible for delivering the operational HR provision to the UK wide group, including all aspects of the employee lifecycle, providing a comprehensive service to managers, employees and other internal stakeholders.
You’ll be responsible for group-wide People policy alignment and modernisation. This includes identifying policies which need reviewing and updating and taking the lead on identifying policies to be aligned and modernised. This includes researching and feeding back to the Director of People Services and Employment law the current best in class policies used by other organisations. Being a driver of change and development, you’ll ensure the Director of People Services and Employment Law is fully informed of all proposed changes with sufficient time to review and provide feedback prior to publication.
You’ll be responsible for managing, through appropriate delegation, the day-to-day HR policy tasks, working closely with People Relations and Policy Advisors as required, leading the development and implementation of new People policies and underpinning procedures and guidance recognising developments in ways of working and legislative requirements.
You’ll leads, motivate, develop and coach the HR Operations Manager with a view to driving a high performing team who are aligned as one and provide a seamless service to the business.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll need to have experience of managing a busy team and prior experience of working in a People Operations or Policy type role would be preferred. Project management experience would also be advantageous.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private Healthcare with Vitality
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal accident cover
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here .
Talk to us about flexible working!
How to apply:
Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.
If you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our latest news.
We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email careers@drax.com
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