Employee Relations Partner: Change & Advisory Lead

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ER Partner on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to collaborate with business leaders across UK & Ireland. You will manage employee relations activity within a defined portfolio, deliver ER upskilling to managers, and provide expert ER advice on complex cases.

You will lead on organisational change, including TUPE and redundancies, drive risk mitigation, and use data insights to target ER improvements across the business. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ER experience handling complex disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability cases.
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge to advise on business objectives and people impact.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent membership or qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and people managers on ER activity within a defined portfolio.
• Deliver ER upskilling sessions to equip managers to handle teams effectively.
• Provide expert advice on ER cases across levels of complexity.
• Identify and mitigate risks within employee relations and manage tribunals.
• Lead organisational change planning, including TUPE, redundancy and moves.
• Use data to highlight ER trends and implement targeted solutions.

Skills

Employee relations

Case management

Change management

Communication

Coaching

Influencing

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

WSP is seeking an ER Partner on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract to collaborate with business leaders across UK & Ireland. You will manage employee relations activity within a defined portfolio, deliver ER upskilling to managers, and provide expert ER advice on complex cases.

You will lead on organisational change, including TUPE and redundancies, drive risk mitigation, and use data insights to target ER improvements across the business. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential.