Employee Relations Specialist

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in London is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a 6-month contract. This pivotal role will focus on leading disciplinary cases, advising on performance issues, and shaping employee relations strategies in a dynamic HR environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience handling complex UK ER cases.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law in the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex ER cases including tribunals and settlements.
• Advise on performance and capability issues.
• Design and implement ER strategies to address trends.

Skills

UK employment law

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Stakeholder engagement

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London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

We are partnering with a leading London-based client who is undergoing a period of transformation and is seeking an experienced ER Specialist for a 6 months contract. Salary £51,363 FTE.

This is a pivotal role supporting their people agenda, where you’ll lead complex ER cases, provide expert advice to managers and HR colleagues, and help shape policies that foster an outstanding employee experience. You’ll bring experience from a UK employment law background. (Hybrid two days a week in London - EC).

Key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of all disciplinary and grievance cases, including complex matters, tribunal representation, and settlement agreements.
• Advise on performance and capability issues, including performance planning, absence management, appeals, and hearings, working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Produce insightful reports and actionable recommendations.
• Coach, advise, and influence a broad range of stakeholders to embed best ER practices.
• Design and implement ER strategies to address trends and recurring challenges.
• Analyse and report on HR and ER data, driving improvements through tracking, analysis, and action planning.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and reviews.
• Lead or support HR projects related to employee relations.
• Support leaders and teams through organisational change, helping to embed new ways of working.

About you:

• You’ll have extensive experience handling complex UK ER cases including tribunals and settlements underpinned by strong knowledge of UK employment law in the private sector.
• A collaborative team player, you’ll bring an approachable yet influential style that drives success within a high-performing HR function.