Employee Relations Manager

Proftech Talent; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proftech Talent is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager for a 12-month contract in Retford, with hybrid working (3 days onsite). You will provide expert advice to managers and senior leaders on complex ER matters, support organisational change and help shape workplace culture.

The role requires CIPD Level 7 or equivalent, substantial ER experience in a complex organisation, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven ability to coach and influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Require CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in employee relations within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working with trade unions.
• Proven ability to coach, influence and advise senior leaders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and workplace conflict matters.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and senior leaders on employee relations, employment law and best practice.
• Work with trade unions and other employee representatives.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Support organisational growth, transformation, change programmes and workforce restructuring initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of employee relations policies, processes and frameworks.
• Conduct investigations and provide practical, commercially focused solutions to employee relations issues.
• Analyse people data and employee relations trends to identify insights and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

Employee Relations Manager

12-month contract Retford Hybrid 3 days per week onsite

Our client is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their team on a 12-month contract, supporting employee relations activity within a complex and evolving organisation.

This is a senior ER role, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and senior leaders across a range of complex and high-risk employee relations matters. You will play an important role in supporting positive workplace culture, organisational change and effective employee relations practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and workplace conflict matters.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers and senior leaders on employee relations, employment law and best practice.
• Work constructively with trade unions and other employee representatives.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Support organisational growth, transformation, change programmes and workforce restructuring initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of employee relations policies, processes and frameworks.
• Conduct investigations and provide practical, commercially focused solutions to employee relations issues.
• Analyse people data and employee relations trends to identify insights and recommend appropriate actions.
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as required.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations professional who can operate confidently within a complex organisation and provide credible advice to senior stakeholders.

Essential:

• CIPD Level 7 qualified, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in employee relations within a complex organisation.
• Strong experience managing high-risk and complex ER cases.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working with trade unions.
• Proven experience coaching, influencing and advising senior leaders and managers.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation, change or workforce restructuring.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn people data and insights into practical solutions.

Desirable:

• Experience within major infrastructure, engineering, energy, nuclear, construction, manufacturing, aerospace or defence environments.
• Experience within the public sector, government-sponsored organisations, joint ventures or multi-organisational programme environments.
• Experience designing and implementing ER frameworks within a growing or newly established organisation.
• Mediation or workplace conflict resolution qualifications.
• Experience working within security-cleared environments.