Employee Relations Manager

ALOIS UK; West Burton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOIS UK is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead complex ER cases within a growing organisation. The role involves advising senior leaders, supporting organisational change, and working with trade unions to develop effective employee relations practices.

Based in West Burton with hybrid working (3 days on site), the role focuses on high-risk ER matters, influencing stakeholders and building robust ER frameworks across the business.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant Employee Relations experience in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring.
• Experience in security-cleared environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk ER cases in line with UK employment law.
• Advise, coach and influence senior leaders and managers on ER matters.
• Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Support organisational change, transformation and workforce restructuring.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Provide guidance on workplace conflict, mediation and resolution.
• Analyse people data and support the development of ER frameworks and processes.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Location: West Burton - Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Contract: 12 Months

IR35: Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to manage complex and high-risk ER cases within a growing organisation. The role involves providing expert advice to senior leaders, supporting organisational change and transformation, working with trade unions and developing effective employee relations practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex and high-risk ER cases in line with UK employment law.
• Advise, coach and influence senior leaders and managers on ER matters.
• Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Support organisational change, transformation and workforce restructuring.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Provide guidance on workplace conflict, mediation and resolution.
• Analyse people data and support the development of ER frameworks and processes.
• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Significant Employee Relations experience in a complex organisation.
• Proven experience managing complex and high-risk ER cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organisational change and restructuring.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills.
• Experience in infrastructure, engineering, energy, nuclear, construction or manufacturing.
• Public sector or joint venture experience.
• Mediation or conflict resolution qualifications.
• Experience in security-cleared environments.