Employee Relations Manager

Columbia-Threadneedle-Investments; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is seeking an Employee Relations professional to provide regional ER support across EMEA and APAC. You will guide case management, mentor the HR Service Center, and contribute to global ER initiatives while aligning policies with local laws and business strategy.

You will lead redun-dancy/TUPE processes, drive data-informed improvements, and coach teams to enhance ER capabilities with strong confidentiality and judgment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of regional employment law and HR trends.
• Proven experience handling sensitive employee relations matters.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER support for EMEA/APAC regions with guidance on case management.
• Mentor HR Service Center to improve ER capability and processes.
• Develop and align ER policies with local laws and business strategy.
• Oversee EMEA redundancy and TUPE processes with risk mitigation.
• Coach ER/HR teams to raise capability and knowledge.
• Lead cross-functional projects and report ER activity to HR Leadership.
• Collaborate with Employment Law for escalations and advice.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Case management

HR policy guidance

Data-driven reporting

Confidentiality & discretion

Stakeholder influencing

Tools

HR systems

Job description

About Columbia Threadneedle InvestmentsWorking at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.Job DescriptionWhere you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…In your role you will provide Employee Relations (ER) support for EMEA and APAC regions, providing consultation, guidance and case management on a broad range of ER matters through the application of employment law knowledge, organisational policies and ER best practices.You will be responsible for regional HR policies and ER processes, ensuring consistent, compliant and effective practices that mitigate organisational risk. Providing guidance and mentorship to HR Service Center (HRSC) to support case management and ER capability building. Contributing as part of the global ER function to cross-regional projects, process improvement and knowledge sharing.How you'll spend your time...Provide trusted advice to HR colleagues and leaders on a wide range of sensitive employee relations matters such as performance, absence, conflict resolution, flexible working, disciplinary action, terminations, grievances and other issues presenting risk to the organisation, balancing risk, fairness and organisational needs.Track and manage ER cases utilising knowledge of employment law and organisational policies/procedures.Maintain and oversee ER Case Management records for the region, ensuring adherence to privacy requirements.Leverage ER data/metrics to proactively identify trends within business groups, determine root causes, and provide data-driven recommendations when collaborating with HR Business Partners, leaders and key stakeholders.Manage the development, communication and continuous improvement of HR policies within EMEA/APAC, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with business strategy and local laws/regulations. Consult with relevant stakeholders on policy interpretation issues and proactively identify enhancement opportunities.Manage the execution of the EMEA redundancy and TUPE processes, ensuring effective documentation and risk mitigation, timely and accurate payment and seamless employee experience. Proactively identify process improvement opportunities to resolve issues and enhance the execution of the process.Provide coaching and guidance to ER and HR team members to increase their employee relations knowledge and experience, supporting capability building of the global ER function.Lead and/or contribute to cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.Accountable for accurate regional reporting on ER activity to HR Leadership and regular updates on significant ER issues, trends and upcoming changes to employment legislation, proactively identifying emerging risks and presenting solutions.Work in close partnership with Employment Law team on escalating matters or seeking advice where appropriate.To be successful in this role you will have...Strong working knowledge in current regional employment/labor law, legal compliance requirements, HR trends and newly-surfacing litigation/regulatory areasStrong investigative skills and past experience handling sensitive employee relations mattersStrong communication skills (written and verbal), including ability to shift style to communicate effectively with different audiencesAbility to build rapport and confidence with stakeholders and to guide and influence through the provision of credible advice and recommendationsAttention to detail and ability to maintain a highly organized approach to work managing multiple competing deadlinesTeam-working and collaboration skillsHigh degree of confidentiality, professionalism, sensitivity and discretion coupled with good judgment and decision-making skillsUnderstanding of risk appetite and ability to analyze and explain recommendations/risksConfident using workplace technology and digital toolsIf you also had this, it would be great...Awareness of European employment legislationIn-Office CollaborationWe are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.Full-Time/Part-TimeFull timeWorker Sub TypePermanentJob Family GroupHuman CapitalColumbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.