EMEA Employee Relations Lead & Investigations Advisor

Edelman; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edelman in London seeks an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support the EMEA region, partnering with People Partners, managers, and business leaders to deliver compliant, employee-centered solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

You will lead investigations, advise on performance management and disciplinary actions, ensure GDPR compliant documentation, and drive continuous improvement of ER programs using data and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Employment Law, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Progressive experience in Employee Relations, HR, Employment Law, or Compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and advising on diverse ER matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation across EMEA.
• Ability to interpret legal requirements into practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to People Partners, business leaders and managers across the EMEA region.
• Lead and manage a broad portfolio of ER matters across multiple jurisdictions, including investigations, performance management, misconduct, grievances, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance and regional stakeholders to ensure legally defensible, policy-aligned ER decisions.
• Support localization and improvement of global ER programs to meet regional requirements.
• Monitor legislative developments and translate into practical guidance.
• Identify trends and escalate high-impact matters to ER leads.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality & ethics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Law/Organizational Psychology

Tools

HR software

AI tools

Job description

Edelman in London seeks an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to support the EMEA region, partnering with People Partners, managers, and business leaders to deliver compliant, employee-centered solutions across multiple jurisdictions.

You will lead investigations, advise on performance management and disciplinary actions, ensure GDPR compliant documentation, and drive continuous improvement of ER programs using data and AI-enabled tools.