Employee Relations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Case Manager to manage sensitive ER casework. You will lead investigations, represent the organization in tribunal proceedings, and engage with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of UK employment law and a proven track record in handling complex ER matters. This role offers a competitive package and the opportunity to work within a high-performing team.

Benefits

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing sensitive and complex ER matters.
• Ability to operate at executive level and interact with union representatives.
• Effective judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex case investigations and disciplinary appeals.
• Represent the organization in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
• Engage with senior stakeholders including HR Directors.

Skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Decision-making skills

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or legal qualification

Job description

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UK-Based | National Scope | Flexible Location | Competitive Package

A leading UK organisation operating in a complex, high-profile environment is seeking to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Case Manager to join a high-performing team.

The Role

You will act as a trusted, independent expert managing highly sensitive and business-critical ER casework across a large, unionised, and operationally diverse organisation. With direct influence on reputational risk, cost mitigation, and legal exposure, this is a role for a professional with credibility and gravitas.

You will:

• Lead complex case investigations, disciplinary appeals, whistleblowing matters, and executive complaints.
• Represent the organisation in Early Conciliation and Employment Tribunal proceedings, with settlement authority at judicial mediation stages.
• Engage with senior stakeholders including HR Directors, Group Legal, union representatives, and executive leadership.
• Identify trends and proactively support cultural and behavioural improvements.
• Improve line manager capability through identification of development needs and provision of feedback on an individual basis and sharing learning from cases overall with stakeholders.
• Operate with autonomy while embedded within a highly collaborative and high-performing national team.
• Support with project work as required, including supporting change consultations and organisational design implementation.

The Individual

The successful candidate will be a seasoned ER practitioner with:

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A proven track record in managing sensitive, complex, and high-stakes ER matters.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to operate at executive level and with union representatives.
• Effective analysis, judgement and decision-making skills.
• Ideally CIPD Level 5 or a formal legal/employment law qualification.