Employee Relations Buisness Partner 4-Month FTC

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner for a 4-month fixed-term contract. You will manage a high volume of complex ER cases, ensuring compliance with UK employment law while providing expert guidance to stakeholders. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and the chance to make an immediate impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Immediate impact opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Employee Relations Business Partner or ER Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Ability to manage complex ER cases in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 30 ER cases, including disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Provide commercially focused advice to managers.
• Ensure ER processes are legally compliant.

Skills

Employee Relations Management

UK Employment Law Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Employee Relations Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 4 months (FTC)
Salary: Up to £70,000

A leading and well-respected healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Business Partner to join their team on a 4-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the business through a high volume of complex employee relations (ER) cases, providing expert guidance and ensuring best practice is consistently applied.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a high ER case load of up to 30 cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management.

• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to managers and senior stakeholders.

• Ensure all ER processes are legally compliant and aligned with company policy.

• Build effective relationships with leaders to proactively mitigate ER risks.

• Support continuous improvement of ER practices and processes.

About You:

• Proven track record as an Employee Relations Business Partner, ER Specialist, or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR policies.

• Ability to manage a high volume of complex cases in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

• Experience within healthcare, public sector, or similarly regulated environment is desirable.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000 (pro rata).

• Hybrid working model with London base.

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a highly respected healthcare provider.