Employee Relations Lead

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable human resources consulting firm is seeking an Employee Relations Lead for an immediate start. This role involves providing expert advice on employee conduct and leading casework while managing formal investigations. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of employment law and experience in complex employee relations casework, ideally in the public sector. This position offers a competitive daily rate of up to £280 and a hybrid working model requiring 2 days in the office.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex employee relations casework, ideally within the Civil Service or wider Public Sector.
• Ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert ER advice across conduct, performance, grievance, and absence cases.
• Lead and progress casework with a strong delivery focus, ensuring milestones are met.
• Manage formal investigations and hearings with full procedural rigour.
• Support HRBPs by advising on performance plans and clear, measurable objectives.
• Drive early resolution through coaching, mediation, and proactive engagement.

Skills

Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong problem-solving abilities

Education

Relevant professional HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD)

Job description

• Interim Employee Relations Lead required for immediate start!
• Candidates MUST have specialist knowledge in Employee Relations

About Our Client

The organisation is a reputable public sector entity, known for its structured and professional environment. It operates as a medium-sized body, delivering a significant impact within its field.

Job Description

• Provide expert ER advice across conduct, performance, grievance, and absence cases.
• Lead and progress casework with a strong delivery focus, ensuring milestones are met.
• Manage formal investigations and hearings with full procedural rigour.
• Use strong problem‑solving skills to guide managers toward informed, compliant decisions.
• Support HRBPs by advising on performance plans and clear, measurable objectives.
• Act as an ER subject matter expert across the wider organisation.
• Drive early resolution through coaching, mediation, and proactive engagement.
• Design and deliver ER and people‑management training for managers.
• Oversee the ER case tracker to ensure timely, risk‑based case progression.
• Collect and analyse ER data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve practice and policy.
• Contribute to reviewing and developing HR policies, tool‑kits, and guidance.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Employee Relations Lead should have:

• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of employment law, ACAS codes, and HR policies.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations casework, ideally within the Civil Service or wider Public Sector.
• Ability to influence, advise, and challenge senior stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Relevant professional HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD) are desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate up to £280, paid in GBP.
• Hybrid working – 2 days required in office.
• Temporary opportunity in a large Public Sector organisation.
• Convenient location in Manchester with excellent transport links.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within the Human Resources department.

If you are an experienced Employee Relations Lead looking for a rewarding opportunity in the public sector, apply today!