Employee Relations Lead

Your new role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage complex employee relations and organisational change initiatives. This role is pivotal in ensuring the business navigates workforce challenges effectively while maintaining a high standard of employee experience and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of strategic change programmes including restructures, workforce transitions, and operational mobilisations.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations cases across the supply chain, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to senior leaders on ER matters, ensuring alignment with internal policies and employment legislation.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and performance, identifying opportunities for optimisation.
• Ensure early identification and planning of ER and change activities to support business continuity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, staff representatives, and external regulatory bodies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Develop line manager capability through tailored coaching and training interventions.
• Support investigations into whistleblowing and compliance concerns, ensuring integrity and transparency.
• Lead the management of employment tribunal cases, collaborating with legal and HR teams to mitigate risk.
• Promote best practice in case handling and ensure consistency across the organisation.
• Champion a proactive, quality-first approach to employee relations, safeguarding organisational reputation.
• Manage union and staff association engagement, ensuring constructive dialogue and resolution.
• Support the prevention of ER issues through early intervention and capability building.
• Contribute to wider HR projects, applying sound judgment and strategic insight to complex scenarios.
• What you'll need to succeed
• Proven experience in managing complex ER cases and organisational change.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with trade unions or staff associations.
• Ability to coach and influence senior leaders in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Sound understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

What you'll get in return

• Generous pay & Benefits

What you need to do now

• If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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