Employee Relations Business Partner

Four Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Recruitment is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role combines strategic ER leadership with hands-on advisory support to managers and senior stakeholders.

You will influence decisions, shape ER policies, and lead initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace while supporting organisational change and restructuring activities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Employee Relations or a similar HR business partnering role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice in managing complex ER matters.
• Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders on sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted partner and specialist point of contact for managers on ER matters, employment legislation and people management challenges.
• Shape and deliver the Employee Relations approach in partnership with stakeholders to align with organisational priorities.
• Develop management capability through coaching and supporting managers to improve performance and navigate change.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Business Partner

Stakeholder Management

Employment Law

Coaching

Data Analysis

Job description

I am supporting a client of mine with their search for an Employee Relations Business Partner to join their growing team, initially on a 12 month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ER Specialist who has the ability to combine strategic thinking with practical hands on delivery.

In this position you will play a key role in shaping the organisations approach to Employee Relations. You'll work in partnership with managers and senior stakeholders, providing specialist advice, influencing decisions and developing solutions that support the people, the services and the wider organisational goals.

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to make a real difference: empowering managers to lead confidently, supporting colleagues through change and helping create an inclusive, positive and high-performing workplace.

• You'll act as a trusted partner and specialist point of contact for managers, providing expert advice and guidance on complex Employee Relations matters, employment legislation and people management challenge
• You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the team, senior leaders, managers and Trade Union representatives, you'll help shape and deliver the Employee Relations approach, ensuring policies, procedures and practices are effective, consistent and aligned with organisational priorities
• You'll also play an important role in developing management capability, coaching and supporting managers to confidently manage their teams, improve performance, address attendance concerns and navigate challenging situations

My client are looking for someone who brings strong Employee Relations expertise, professional credibility and the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in Employee Relations or a similar HR business partnering role
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice in managing complex employee relations matters
• Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders on sensitive and complex people issues
• The ability to translate employment law and HR guidance into practical, business-focused solutions
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructures, consultation processes and TUPE
• A track record of developing positive relationships with Trade Unions and employee representative groups
• Experience coaching and developing managers to improve their people management capability
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce data and use insight to influence decisions
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, with the confidence to manage challenging conversations.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities