Employee Relations Manager

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TechNET IT Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager for a high-profile transformation programme in Belfast. This hybrid role involves hands-on ER responsibilities within a fast-paced retail/FMCG environment and requires strong experience in consultations, restructuring, and case management.

Candidates must be ready to sign an NDA due to the sensitive nature of the project. Immediate availability for interviews is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in group consultations and restructuring.
• Proven ability in managing complex ER casework.
• Experience with TUPE-related activities and business change.

Responsibilities

• Support transformation and restructuring programmes.
• Manage group and individual consultation processes.
• Advise on complex UK & ROI employment law issues.

Skills

Employee Relations experience

Strong stakeholder management

Knowledge of UK & ROI employment law

Consultation processes management

Job description

Employee Relations Manager | Transformation Programme

Belfast | Hybrid (4 days onsite)

Initial 6-Month FTC | Immediate Start

We are supporting a high-profile transformation programme for a confidential client and are looking to appoint 3 experienced Employee Relations Managers to join the project team immediately.

Due to the sensitive nature of the programme, candidates will be required to sign an NDA before full client details are disclosed.

This is a hands‑on ER role supporting large‑scale business change activity within a complex, fast‑paced retail/FMCG matrix environment. The role requires strong experience across group consultations, restructuring, organisational change and complex ER case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting transformation and restructuring programmes across multiple business areas
• Managing and advising on group and individual consultation processes
• Providing expert ER guidance to consultation managers and stakeholders
• Supporting TUPE‑related activity and broader business change initiatives
• Advising on complex UK & ROI employment law matters
• Delivering ER training and supporting governance, documentation and audit readiness
• Using HR systems and technology tools effectively to improve delivery and efficiency
• Strong Employee Relations experience managing complex casework
• Proven transformation/restructuring experience within retail and/or FMCG organisations
• Experience operating successfully in a complex matrix environment
• Strong knowledge of UK & Republic of Ireland employment law
• Experience supporting consultation programmes at pace and scale
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

This is an urgent hire with immediate interview availability preferred.

If you’d like to discuss confidentially, please apply or message directly.