Employee Relations Partner: Change & Coaching Leader

WSP USA; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP UK is seeking an ER Partner to join our Employee Relations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. You will partner with business leaders, deliver ER upskilling, and provide expert ER case advice across a defined portfolio.

Lead organisational change, manage TUPE and redundancy processes, and use data to drive ER improvements. Collaboration across UK & Ireland is expected, with a focus on fair, sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance and capability.
• Strong change management and up-to-date employment law knowledge.
• Excellent communication, coaching and influencing abilities.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with a results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders on ER activity within a defined portfolio.
• Deliver ER upskilling sessions to enable managers to lead their teams.
• Provide expert advice and support on ER cases at all levels.
• Manage Employment Tribunal claims for the business area.
• Lead planning and delivery of organisational change including TUPE, redundancy, restructuring and office moves.
• Use data to highlight ER trends and implement targeted solutions.
• Collaborate with ER peers to develop best-in-class processes and work autonomously daily.
• Provide training and upskilling support to ER Advisors.
• Support implementation of ER recommendations and lessons learned.
• Lean in to support other ER areas during high-volume case activity.

Skills

ER expertise

Change management

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

WSP UK is seeking an ER Partner to join our Employee Relations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Leeds. You will partner with business leaders, deliver ER upskilling, and provide expert ER case advice across a defined portfolio.

Lead organisational change, manage TUPE and redundancy processes, and use data to drive ER improvements. Collaboration across UK & Ireland is expected, with a focus on fair, sustainable outcomes.