Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking an exceptional Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager to join its People & Culture team in the Isle of Man on a permanent basis.

You will provide strategic ER leadership, oversee benefits governance, risk and compliance, and act as a trusted advisor on employment law across multiple jurisdictions.

This senior HR role demands strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to policy development and governance.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Legal Studies or CIPD Level 5 (essential); conciliation/arbitration qualification advantageous.
• 5–7 years' experience in People & Culture / HR with a focus on People Risk and Benefits.
• Minimum 5 years' demonstrated Employee Relations experience at management level, including grievances, disciplinary matters, employment contracts, and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and support to Head of People and Culture on all Employee Relations matters.
• Oversee ER management including grievances, disciplinary processes, and contract drafting/review.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, basic conditions of employment, and union obligations.
• Lead negotiations and consultations in unionised environments where required.
• Oversee governance and employee experience delivery of benefits across the business.
• Lead People and Culture Risk and Governance activities, including policies and risk assessments.

Skills

Employee relations

Negotiations

Legal advisory

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in Legal Studies

CIPD Level 5

Conciliation and arbitration qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager

Our client seeks an exceptional Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager to join their People & Culture team.

They're known for their culture, strong governance, and genuine commitment to their people - and now they need a seasoned HR leader to continue to drive that mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and support to the Head of People and Culture and the broader People and Culture team on all Employee Relations matters.


• Oversee the efficient management of ER matters including grievances, disciplinary processes, and employment contract drafting and review.


• Ensure ongoing compliance with labour legislation, basic conditions of employment, and union-related obligations.


• Lead negotiations and consultations in unionised environments where required.


• Oversee the administration, governance, and employee experience delivery of employee benefits across the business.


• Lead and coordinate People and Culture Risk and Governance activities, including the development, implementation, and review of policies, risk assessments, controls, and governance frameworks.


• Support ad hoc People and Culture projects and initiatives as required by the business


• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on employment law, legal compliance, and employee advocacy.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Postgraduate degree in Legal Studies or CIPD Level 5 qualification (essential); a further qualification in conciliation and arbitration is advantageous.


• 5-7 years' experience in People & Culture / Human Resources Management with a focus on People Risk and Benefits.


• Minimum 5 years' demonstrated Employee Relations experience at management level, covering grievances, disciplinary matters, employment contracts, and collective agreements.


• Experience handling negotiations and consultations in a unionised environment (advantageous).


• Experience operating in a multi-national environment covering at least two jurisdictions (advantageous).


• Strong competencies in dispute resolution, employee advocacy, legal advisory and interpretation, and legal compliance.


• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge ideas constructively and build effective working relationships at all levels.


• High attention to detail with strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-profile, broad-ranging senior HR role within one of the island's most respected financial services employers.

Location:

Isle of Man

Contract type:

Permanent

Job reference:

16894