Employee Relations Manager

SThree; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Bonus linked to performance

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private healthcare

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

A global STEM workforce consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to manage ER investigations and coach HR teams. This role requires strong stakeholder management skills, an understanding of international employment law, and the ability to develop HR policies. The position offers hybrid working, performance bonuses, and generous leave. Join a team dedicated to innovation and people-first values, making a significant impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach and advise managers, including senior leaders.
• Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and legal frameworks.
• High levels of autonomy, resilience and sound judgment in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex ER investigations.
• Coach HRBPs, HR Advisors and line managers on best practices.
• Oversee the review and development of global HR policies.

Skills

Coaching managers

Building relationships

Stakeholder management

International employment law knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join our People team and play a pivotal role in enhancing engagement, inclusion, performance and retention worldwide.

Based in Glasgow and reporting to the Global Director of People Experience, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to HR and leaders across multiple regions, delivering expert ER case management, strengthening manager capability, and ensuring our people practices align with both legal requirements and our values.

About us

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy, fusing ambition, expertise and technology. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions, to outpace tomorrow, together.

We’ve been in STEM for more than 39 years– a global team with local expertise across specialist sectors in Engineering, Life Sciences and Technology.

We aspire to be the game‑changers in STEM. We are all in, we build partnerships, we think big, and we do the right thing. We bring skilled people together, whatever the speed, scale and scope of the ambitions, to build the future.

What you’ll be doing

Employee Relations

• Lead and manage complex ER investigations in a fast‑paced, sales‑driven environment
• Coach HRBPs, HR Advisors and line managers on people management best practice
• Develop HR Coordinators/Advisors in ER handling and people-related queries
• Provide regular ER case progress updates and trend reporting
• Identify key ER themes to shape policy development and HR planning
• Support change initiatives such as restructures and reorganisations

Policy Development

• Oversee the review and development of global HR policies
• Partner with regional HRBPs to ensure policies reflect local legislation
• Maintain a consistent, accessible, version‑controlled policy framework
• Lead the global rollout and communication of Group HR policies
• Recommend process improvements and system enhancements
• Stay connected to external HR and ER networks to adopt best practice
• Enhance ER tools, documentation and processes

Data & Reporting

• Maintain a global log of ER cases and provide insights to PLT, Group Risk Committee and Audit Committee
• Use data to identify patterns, root causes and preventative actionsExplore new capabilities within SuccessFactors to support case management

What you’ll bring

• Proven ability to coach and advise managers, including senior leaders.
• Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and legal frameworks.
• Ability to build strong, credible relationships across HR and the wider business.
• High levels of autonomy, resilience and sound judgment in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Strong international employment law knowledge and ability to apply it practically.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is highly desirable.
• Additional languages are a bonus.

Why Join SThree?

You’ll be joining an organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement and people‑first thinking. This is a highly impactful role with global visibility—shaping how we support, develop and empower our people across the world. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a meaningful difference in the employee experience, we’d love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working options for flexibility.
• Bonus linked to company and personal performance.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays, with an annual leave purchase scheme.
• Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance, and health cashback scheme.
• Paid volunteering days and caregiver leave.
• Access to retail discounts and our company share scheme.

What we stand for

We’re committed to ensuring that every colleague, candidate, and member of our community experiences fair, equitable, and respectful treatment. We strive to create an environment where everyone belongs, feels valued, and is supported to thrive. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We’re here to help.