Employee Relations Specialist

Overview

In this role you will act as the Firm’s employee relations expert, guiding complex cases and investigations while shaping practical policies. You will partner with HR Business Partners to balance legal risk, commercial priorities and the employee experience. You will translate employment law developments into clear guidance and drive capability within the leadership team. This is a visible, influential role in a growing law firm that values flexibility, inclusion and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a wide range of employee relations cases from intake to resolution (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, conduct, flexible working)
• Provide commercially focused, legally sound advice to leaders
• Conduct and oversee investigations into complex employee matters
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Advisors to build capability and support managers
• Develop and refine policies, guidance and processes to stay practical and compliant
• Monitor ER trends and data to improve processes and mitigate risk
• Translate employment law developments into actionable business guidance

Key requirements

• Significant experience managing complex employee relations matters
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Commercial and pragmatic problem-solving approach
• Confidence to advise and influence senior stakeholders
• Excellent investigation, coaching and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive matters
• Experience in professional services, legal or partnership environments is advantageous

• discretion
• communication
• stakeholder management
• employee relations case management
• investigations
• policy development and implementation

…