Employee Relations Manager

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable public sector organisation in the East Midlands is seeking an Employee Relations Manager for a 6-month contract. The role involves leading change management projects, providing expert advice on complex ER cases, and building relationships with staff and stakeholders. Candidates should have public sector experience and a proven track record in managing diverse ER caseloads. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a pay rate of £225 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in the public sector and large scale management projects.
• Track record of delivering projects to tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management projects and oversee administrative functions.
• Provide expert ER advice on complex cases.
• Manage ER caseload ensuring fair and compliant resolutions.
• Build relationships with leaders and staff representatives.
• Design and deliver ER training for managers.

Skills

Public Sector experience

Managing diverse ER caseload

Expert ER advice and coaching

Change management project management

Strong interpersonal skills

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east midlands, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

HR Recruitment Solutions

We are delighted to be recruiting for an exciting contract opportunity with a well-established and highly reputable public sector organisation based in the East Midlands.

Please see below the details around the role, and if you could be interested in discussing further please do apply below!

Employee Relations Manager:

Duration: 6-month Temporary Contract

Location: East Midlands/Hybrid – 2/3 days on site

Pay rate: £225 per day via Umbrella (inclusive of holiday pay)

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead a major change management project, overseeing redeployment and streamlining of the organisation’s administrative function
• Provide expert ER advice, coaching and support on complex cases including organisational change, disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence, bullying/harassment and performance management
• Manage a diverse ER caseload, ensuring fair, timely and legally compliant resolutions
• Build strong relationships with leaders, HR, staff representatives and stakeholders to embed good ER practice and strengthen management capability
• Lead, develop and manage ER Advisors to deliver consistent, high-quality service and a positive, values-based culture
• Use ER data and staff feedback to identify trends, drive interventions and support cultural improvement
• Design and deliver ER training for managers to promote equality, inclusivity and a Just Culture
• Deputise for the Senior ER Manager, representing ER and driving policy development and service improvement

Requirements:

• Public Sector experience
• Experience with large scale management projects
• Experience delivering projects to tight deadlines in fast-paced environments

To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Robbie Cox (Executive Consultant) on 0121 616 0660 or [emailprotected]

At Venn Group we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the volume of applications which we receive this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.