Employee Relations Manager

Morgan Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Employee Relations specialist to join their dynamic team. This newly created role offers the chance to lead the Employee Relations team and implement best practices for managing complex employee relations casework. You will collaborate with HR partners to develop effective protocols, manage escalated cases, and provide training on employee relations skills. With hybrid working arrangements, this position allows for a balanced work-life approach while making a significant impact in a large, unionised organization. If you are passionate about employee relations and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Chartered MCIPD membership or equivalent required.
• Significant practical HR knowledge in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Relations team and manage casework delivery.
• Develop protocols for case management and reporting.

Skills

Employee Relations Management

Negotiation Skills

UK Employment Law

Team Management

Case Management

Education

Chartered MCIPD membership or equivalent

Broad-based business qualification

Job description

Our client, a large, complex and unionised organisation now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Employee Relations specialist to join their team on an initial fixed term contract basis.

Please note: this role offers hybrid working arrangements with at least 3 days pw working from the London offices.

As Employee Relations Manager in this newly created role, you will be responsible for leading the Employee Relations team and overseeing the development and implementation of a best practice operational delivery plan to manage employee relations casework across the organisation.

Working alongside colleagues in the wider HR Partnering and Services teams you will develop the protocols and systems for the referral, management and reporting of cases, manage a portfolio of complex, escalated employee relations cases, support formal negotiations, consultations and ETs, analyse themes and trends to inform ongoing policy development, deliver training to managers on employee relations skills and much more!

To be considered you will require:

1. Chartered MCIPD membership (or equivalent), or a broad-based business qualification, together with significant practical HR knowledge and experience gained in a large, complex and unionised organisation
2. Significant knowledge and experience of advising and guiding a wide range of complex employee relations matters, including case management
3. Experience of managing complex and challenging Trade Union relationships, including consultation and negotiation processes and dispute resolution
4. A solid understanding and ability to practically apply UK employment law
5. Experience of establishing efficient and effective processes and practices
6. Experience of managing and developing a team