Join our team as an Employee Relations Manager in a large matrixed organisation. In this role, you will be part of a small and dynamic team of expert Employee Relations specialists, working closely with HR partners, legal, compliance, and management, covering the full range of Employee Relations responsibilities.
9-month Fixed Term Contract**
You'll provide expert support and guidance, as well as managing your own investigation caseload and leading large-scale employee relations projects across all business lines, leveraging ER best practice to navigate complex and high-risk cases. With a focus on upskilling and providing best practice guidance, this role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Provide expert support and advice to HR and business clients on ER matters, employment practices and casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, ill-health, workplace adjustments, dispute resolution, investigations etc, reducing reliance on third party legal advisors
Provide support on employment legal issues including input on Tribunal litigation and other casework
Investigate and respond to workplace complaints including complex, high-risk, sensitive and ER cases
Work closely with broader HR to expertly guide, support, and implement change initiatives by supporting colleagues and managers with transfers, reorganisations / restructures (including meeting information / consultation requirements), plus undertake broader project work as required
Identify and support interventions required for the transformation of the wider function in the UK and at times across EMEA including helping establish networks within and across the region
Partner closely with business-line aligned HR colleagues and compliance and have significant direct interactions with business clients and colleagues in legal (internal / external) and reward including in-country ER, US ER, and global colleagues
Track and report on ER MI to identify ER trends, propose and implement improvements
Define, design, and deliver ER solutions on topics including HR policies, procedures, and best practice materials to maintain compliance with country-specific statutes, circumstances, and regulations
Provide subject matter expertise, conduct research and partner with compliance and legal to proactively monitor and embed relevant statutory and regulatory changes
Build organisational capability in managing ER matters by educating managers and HR colleagues in ER process, practices, and legislation
Partner with HR and CoEs to design and facilitate the implementation of talent initiatives including engagement, diversity, and inclusion and EMEA wellbeing initiatives
Actively participate in projects developing new ER processes and other process improvements.
Required Skills and Experience:
A degree or qualification in HR, employment legal, industrial / labour relations, or related field and have good knowledge of UK employment law and regulation. Knowledge of ER in other countries within EMEA will be beneficial
Proven and demonstratable experience managing complex ER cases including investigations, ill-health, dismissals, appeals, and report writing
Training in investigations, mediation and some experience with unions and works councils
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Problem-solving capabilities and are responsive to employee concerns and conflicting needs
An ability to handle difficult conversations, navigate complexities and disagreements and maintain neutrality in conflictual situations
Good judgment and able to articulate sound reasoning for recommendations to persuade stakeholders
An ability to recommend actions based on policy and practice and maintain relations with remote colleagues
Desired or preferred experience and technical skills:
Experience of a fast-paced matrixed organisation is helpful
Proficiency in using AI tools for complex ER projects and case management
We use essential cookies to make this site work. With your permission we would also like to use the optional cookies below. Nothing optional is set until you choose, and you can change your mind at any time from "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. Cookie policy.
Essential — keep the site working and secure, and remember the choice you make here. Always on.