Employee Relations Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Employee Relations Manager in Bradford, where you'll deliver high-quality ER services across UK and Netherlands locations. This role involves advising on employee issues, supporting line managers, and managing complex cases. You'll analyze ER data to highlight trends and drive improvements while contributing to policy development. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of connections through innovative technology.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing benefits

Matched pension contribution

Car benefit scheme

Online learning platform access

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Employee Relations within a commercial environment.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide Employee Relations advice to Line Managers on various issues.
• Support business change processes with people impact and manage complex cases.

Skills

Employee Relations Case Management

UK Employment Legislation

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Approach

Adaptability

Job description

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We’re looking for an Employee Relations (ER) Manager to join us in Bradford.

The ER Manager will deliver a consistent, high quality Employee Relations service, working as part of a small team supporting our UK and Netherlands locations, reporting into the Senior Manager, Employee Relations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing sound Employee Relations advice, ensuring the business is equipped to make the right decisions both commercially and in accordance with the organisations risk profile. You will also be responsible for supporting and coaching line managers across the end-to-end employee lifecycle, end-to-end case management and supporting large-scale business change.

What will you be doing?

• Employee Relations Case Management – proactively advising and supporting Line Managers regarding ER employment issues such as sickness, absence, performance management etc.
• Working proactively with People Business Partners providing timely and accurate advice
• Carrying out case reviews assessing risk and advising accordingly – management of complex cases
• Attendance at meetings where appropriate
• Provide timely and accurate advice to Line Managers in ER process, procedures, and ER Policy and employment law risk
• Supporting Liberty Global with Restructures, TUPE, settlements, and other business change processes with people impact
• Supporting with People Policy development and Line Manager support tools
• Working with wider business stakeholders on ad hoc People Projects
• Analysis of ER data and business insights; proactively highlighting trends and recommending actions
• Preparation of Employment Tribunal bundles
• Delivery of Line Manager skills training as required

We tend to look for people with:

• Proven track record in a role with large ER exposure, ideally within a customer orientated commercial environment.
• A solid understanding of UK employment legislation, it’s application and best practice
• A broad understanding of the employee lifecycle
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data, trends, and insights.
• Demonstration of proactive commercially based approach to case management and risk
• Experience of supporting Business Change initiatives such as TUPE and Re structures
• Experience with working closely with stakeholders effectively, resolving issues and understanding drivers/needs, building good relationships with internal and external departments and 3rd party organisation
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cultural boundaries
• Self-motivated proactive goal oriented, well-organised, adaptable, and resilient
• Demonstrates confidence in communication with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Has some exposure to managing ACAS and ET claims

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrow’s Connections Today!

At Liberty Global, we connect people through cutting-edge technology. As a world leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications, we invest infibre and 5G networks, providing over 85 millionfixed and mobileconnectionsthroughleading brands,such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. OurVentures portfolio has strategic stakes inover 75 companies in content, tech, and infrastructure, including ITV, Formula E, AtlasEdge, and Egg. We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.