Employee Relations Consultant

ISR Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Consultant to join a global pharmaceutical organisation. The hybrid role involves supporting complex ER matters across the UK and Asia-Pacific, requiring strong knowledge of UK employment law and excellent communication skills. This position is based in Uxbridge, with a contract duration of 6 months and a competitive rate of £400 to £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Employee Relations within a complex, matrixed, multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law; Asia-Pacific exposure is highly advantageous.
• Languages: English essential; Mandarin and/or Cantonese highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on complex ER issues including performance management and investigations.
• Partner with business leaders to provide compliant ER advice.
• Conduct and document investigations, prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Cultural awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Employment Law or related discipline

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Office365

Job description

• Employee Relations Consultant (Asia-Pac)
• Hybrid Working (x3 days in Uxbridge + x2 days WFH)
• 6-month contract
• £400 to £450 per day (via Umbrella)

The Opportunity

A superb opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Employee Relations Consultant to join a leading global pharmaceutical organisation.

Reporting to the Director of International Employee Relations (UK), you'll support a broad range of complex ER matters and contribute to strategic business change projects across both the UK and Asia-Pacific region.

This hybrid role is based in Stockley Park (Uxbridge) and you will be working closely with colleagues across China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, where early morning starts will occasionally be required to support regional collaboration.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Employee Relations within a complex, matrixed, multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law; Asia-Pacific exposure highly advantageous.
• Languages: English essential; Mandarin and/or Cantonese highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree-qualified (Employment Law or related discipline preferred).
• Confident managing sensitive ER issues with discretion and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in various IT applications (like Workday, ServiceNow and Office365) and case management systems would be useful.

Role and Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on complex ER issues including performance management, investigations, disciplinary matters, terminations, redundancies and restructurings.
• Partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to provide pragmatic, compliant and balanced ER advice.
• Conduct and document investigations, prepare detailed reports and make recommendations on resolution.
• Support and advise on business change, including reorganisations, acquisitions and integrations.
• Collaborate closely with the Legal team and other corporate functions on employment-related risk management.
• Deliver training and workshops on HR policies, ER best practice and change management.
• Monitor and analyse ER trends to inform proactive interventions.
• Support cross-border ER projects and initiatives across the UK and Asia region.

Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic, resilient and able to handle sensitive matters professionally.
• Strong cultural awareness and international perspective.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with integrity, empathy and gravitas.

Applications

Please contact Edward here at ISR Recruitment to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of biotechnology and pharmaceutical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?