Employee Relations Lead — Strategy, Mediation & Change

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Pension scheme 9-13%

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance 4x salary

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave policy

Job summary

AWE is recruiting an Employee Relations Lead to steer a team of HR professionals, delivering high-quality, legally compliant ER services aligned with the people plan and SLAs. You will manage a personal caseload and drive HR projects across the business.

Based in Reading with onsite parking, the role offers a 9-day working fortnight, a competitive pension, generous leave, and flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Chartered CIPD membership and strong mediation and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered CIPD member or equivalent with ER expertise.
• Experience delivering ER services in a large organisation.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities for HR metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of high-quality ER services to meet SLAs.
• Lead and develop HR professionals and coach teams.
• Manage personal caseload and related ER projects.

Skills

HR policies & compliance

Service-led delivery

HR data reporting

Stakeholder management

Safety & quality culture

Education

CIPD membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWE is recruiting an Employee Relations Lead to steer a team of HR professionals, delivering high-quality, legally compliant ER services aligned with the people plan and SLAs. You will manage a personal caseload and drive HR projects across the business.

Based in Reading with onsite parking, the role offers a 9-day working fortnight, a competitive pension, generous leave, and flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Chartered CIPD membership and strong mediation and stakeholder skills are essential.