Employee Relations Specialist

The Actuary; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Actuary is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for a 3-month contract in Central London, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on hands-on ER delivery in a technology-driven environment, with a high-volume caseload and adherence to UK employment law.

You will collaborate with managers to provide practical advise, monitor legislation changes, and support TUPE and HR documentation updates. Start ASAP or by end of August, with up to one week notice.

Qualifications

• Strong and demonstrable Employee Relations experience is essential.
• Experience managing a high-volume ER caseload.
• Proven experience dealing with complex ER cases independently.
• Previous experience within the technology sector is highly desirable.
• Workday experience is essential.
• Experience using ServiceNow would be advantageous.
• Experience supporting TUPE processes and employee matters.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and ability to interpret changes and assess business impact.
• Experience reviewing, developing and improving HR templates and documentation.
• Hands-on, proactive and organised with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume Employee Relations caseload from start to finish.
• Handle complex ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and other employee issues.
• Provide clear and practical advice to managers and stakeholders on complex employment matters.
• Monitor and review employment legislation changes and assess their potential impact on HR policies and practices.
• Support TUPE-related activity and employee relations matters.
• Create and update HR templates and documentation.
• Work with stakeholders across the business in a fast-paced technology environment.

Skills

Employee Relations

High-volume caseload

Complex ER cases

Technology sector experience

Workday experience

TUPE knowledge

UK employment law

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist – 3-Month Contract

Location: Central London – Hybrid Working

Contract: 3 months

Day Rate: £200–£400 per day via Umbrella, dependent on relevant experience

Start Date: ASAP / by the end of August – maximum 1 week's notice

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional with a background in the technology sector? We are recruiting for a hands‑on ER Specialist to join a well-established, global technology organisation with a strong presence in the UK.

The organisation operates in a fast-paced and evolving technology environment, supporting businesses with a broad range of IT solutions and services. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative HR function and play a key role in managing a busy and varied ER workload.

The Role

This is a hands‑on role for an experienced HR/ER professional who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and managing a high volume of often complex Employee Relations cases. You will need to be patient, resilient and confident working with a range of stakeholders, while balancing multiple competing priorities and ensuring cases are managed effectively and in line with current employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume and varied Employee Relations caseload from start to finish
• Handle complex ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and other employee issues
• Provide clear and practical advice to managers and stakeholders on complex employment matters
• Monitor and review employment legislation changes and assess their potential impact on HR policies and practices
• Support with TUPE-related activity and employee relations matters
• Manage and respond to queries through the CWS inbox
• Support projects involving the review, creation and implementation of HR templates and documentation
• Create and update HR templates and documentation within Workday
• Ensure ER processes, documentation and practices are compliant, consistent and fit for purpose
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business in a fast-paced technology environment

Essential Candidate Criteria

• Strong and demonstrable Employee Relations experience is essential
• Experience managing a high-volume ER caseload
• Proven experience dealing with complex ER cases independently
• Previous experience within the technology sector is highly desirable
• Workday experience is essential
• Experience using ServiceNow would be advantageous
• Experience supporting TUPE processes and employee matters
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and the ability to interpret legislative changes and assess business impact
• Experience reviewing, developing and improving HR templates and documentation
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on role and willing to get involved wherever needed
• Patient, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
• Experienced at Advisor/Specialist level, rather than requiring previous management experience
• Available to start ASAP, ideally by the end of August, with a maximum 1-week notice period