HR Policy and Contracts Adviser - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing? 

We are seeking a talented individual to join our HR team as Policy and Contracts Adviser. Working closely with the HR Employee Relations Manager, the HR Business Partners and the HR Services team to provide proactive and commercial HR advice and guidance to the business to assist them in delivering their overall business strategy. The role will be based in London and with potential travel to other offices as required.

As HR Policy and Contracts Adviser, your responsibilities will include among others

• Establish and develop trusted relationships across the business at a variety of levels through collaboration and in turn gaining credibility
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR practices
• Provide support and guidance to the HR Business Partners in relation to employee relations cases where policy or contractual guidance is required- escalating as needed
• Lead and/or participate on certain projects e.g. regular policy and process reviews, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Whistleblowing etc.
• Provide support to the wider HR Leadership Team as required
• Provide support on leave of absence queries such as maternity/paternity leave and changes to terms and conditions including flexible working requests etc.
• Compile and analyse HR Management Information – including information updates required for GEC
• Respond to queries raised by the HR Services team as required
• Create and review organizational policies to ensure they comply with legal standards and align with business objectives
• Analyze existing policies to identify areas for improvement and ensure they meet current regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, review, contract terms to ensure they are favorable and legally sound .
• Oversee the execution of contracts and ensure all parties adhere to the agreed terms .
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with contractual terms.
• Work closely with various departments such as legal, procurement, and finance to develop and manage contracts 
• Liaise with external stakeholders, including clients and vendors, to negotiate and finalize contracts 
• Monitor contract performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations
• Prepare regular reports on contract status, performance metrics, and policy compliance 
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that may impact policies and contracts 
• Ensure all policies and contracts comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements

To be successful in this role, you should

• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice, employment law and current thinking and developments in HR.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities & deliver to deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent systems and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• CIPD or equivalent relevant professional qualification/tertiary qualification

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.