We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation, with the appointment of an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join its established HR team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ER specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to navigate sensitive people matters. The role will take ownership of a broad range of employee relations activity, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes whilst supporting a positive employee experience.
As Employee Relations Manager, you will lead on complex and high-risk employee relations cases, providing expert guidance to managers and HR colleagues across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, conduct and absence matters.
- Providing expert advice on employment legislation, company policies and best practice.
- Conducting and overseeing workplace investigations and producing detailed investigation reports.
- Supporting, coaching and guiding managers through complex employee issues.
- Preparing and reviewing case documentation, outcome letters and records.
- Monitoring case progress to ensure matters are resolved efficiently and within agreed timelines.
- Identifying ER trends, mitigating risk and driving best practice across the organisation.
- Supporting the development of a positive, high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.
To be considered, you must have:
- Significant experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience conducting complex investigations and producing high-quality reports.
- The ability to manage sensitive and high-risk cases independently.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong written communication and attention to detail.
- A pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
- Experience within professional services, financial services, consulting or a similarly regulated and complex change environment.
- Exposure to supporting employee relations activity across multiple jurisdictions.
This role offers the chance to join a well established business wit a strong reputation and collaborative culture at a time of exciting change. You will work alongside an experience HR team, partnering with senior leaders to influence key people decisions and make a tangible impact on employee experience and organisational effectiveness.
This role offers autonomy and excellent career prospects.
Competitive salary and hybrid working, central Manchester.
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