Employee Relations Director

Nicoll Curtin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

IR35 Inside

Competitive day rate

Job summary

Nicoll Curtin is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Director to join its international HR function on an interim basis, based in London with hybrid working. You will lead complex ER cases, advise senior HR leaders and partner with legal teams across UK, Ireland and Europe.

This role offers a high-visibility platform to shape people strategy, manage sensitive investigations, and drive best-practice across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Significant ER leadership experience at director/head of ER or senior ER lead level.
• Strong employment law expertise within large multinational organisations.
• Proven ability to partner with senior executives, HR leadership and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations cases and investigations from inception to resolution.
• Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and senior leaders on ER matters.
• Partner with legal, compliance and risk teams on employment-related issues.
• Oversee high-risk and sensitive cases including grievances, disciplinary matters and discrimination complaints.
• Support organisational change, restructures, acquisitions and workforce transformation.
• Develop and enhance ER frameworks, governance and best-practice processes.
• Produce actionable insights and reporting for senior decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across functions and international markets.
• Foster a culture of fairness and sound employment practices.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

A global market-leading organisation is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Director to join its international HR function on an interim basis.

This is a highly visible role, partnering with senior HR leaders, legal teams and business stakeholders across the UK, Ireland and wider European region. The successful individual will play a key role in managing complex employee relations matters, driving best practice and providing strategic guidance on sensitive people issues within a fast-paced, multinational environment.

The Role

• Lead complex employee relations cases and investigations from inception through to resolution.
• Provide expert guidance to HR Business Partners and senior business leaders on a broad range of ER matters.
• Partner closely with legal, compliance and risk teams to manage employment-related issues.
• Oversee high-risk and sensitive cases including grievances, disciplinary matters, discrimination complaints and workplace investigations.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, acquisitions and workforce transformation programmes.
• Develop and enhance ER frameworks, governance and best-practice processes.
• Produce meaningful insights and reporting to support senior decision-making.
• Build strong relationships across multiple business functions and international markets.
• Help foster a culture built on fairness, consistency and sound employment practices.

About You

• Significant Employee Relations experience operating at Director, Head of ER or Senior ER Lead level.
• Strong employment law expertise, ideally gained within large, complex multinational organisations.
• Experience partnering with senior executives, HR leadership and legal teams.
• Strong investigative capability with a track record of managing highly sensitive and complex cases.
• Commercially minded with excellent judgement and risk assessment skills.
• Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring and business transformation activity.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• CIPD qualified and/or possessing relevant legal or HR expertise.

The Opportunity

• Day rate of up to c. £700 per day
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid working model (London)
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Opportunity to influence people strategy across multiple international markets
• Work within a highly respected global organisation known for its collaborative and people-focused culture

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Employee Relations professional seeking a strategic, business-facing assignment with significant executive exposure and influence.