Employee Relations Manager

Investigo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Employee Relations Manager to join their dynamic HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the establishment of a new Employee Relations team within a transformative Local Authority in Central London. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in HR and Employee Relations, particularly within the public sector, and will be instrumental in driving service excellence and process improvements. If you're ready to make a significant impact and contribute to meaningful organizational change, this contract could be the perfect start to your 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and Employee Relations within Public Sector environments.
• Ability to manage complex case work and sensitive investigations.

Responsibilities

• Establish a new Employee Relations team and drive process improvement.
• Lead and coach a team of 4-6 direct reports in best practices.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Management

Complex Case Management

Trade Union Relations

Process Improvement

Job description

This range is provided by Investigo. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Direct message the job poster from Investigo

Specialising in Public & Third Sector - HR

Employee Relations Manager

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Full Time - Hybrid - 3 days onsite - Central London

• Are you a seasoned HR and Employee Relations specialist?
• Have you had experience establishing ER functions within complex Public Sector environments? Critically reviewing current capability and processes to professionalise the service offering across a diverse range of client groups.
• Are you comfortable operating at a senior level, managing complex case work, sensitive investigations, trade union relations and reviewing the processes and policy frameworks relating to such?

If you're immediately available from January and this sounds like you, then get in touch.

We have been supporting a truly unique Local Authority within London over the last 2 years, as they navigate large scale organisational change and transformation. With multiple projects set for 2025 across the HR function, they are now looking to re-establish a designated Employee Relations team within their HR Business Partnering function to bolster this change.

If you're a seasoned Employee Relations / HR specialist with experience reviewing the capability of the function and driving service excellence through transformation and professionalisation of the function, then this could be a great contract to start 2025 with. Leading approx. 4-6 direct reports, you will be responsible for establishing this new team, reviewing the current frameworks and procedures in place, driving process improvement, upskilling the team through coaching and training of best practice and implementing wider investigatory managers across the organisation.

This initial 6 Month FTC offers lots of opportunity to make a tangible impact and be a part of the wider change journey. If you've operated within the public sector with a strong understanding of complex governance structures then get in touch to find out more.

Shortlisting has begun, closing Wednesday 18th December for interviews w/c 6th January.

Apply today via the link or reach out to [e-mail] with an up-to-date CV.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Human Resources Services and Government Administration