Employee Relations Specialist - CSPJP

Experis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist in London for a 5-month contract. The role requires expertise in managing employee relations issues particularly within the financial services sector. Key responsibilities include providing advice on performance management and compliance with employment law. Suitable candidates will possess strong analytical skills and be highly organized, comfortable handling sensitive information in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in employee relations within a fast-paced financial services environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues.
• Conduct investigations and draft outcome letters for grievance cases.
• Support formal performance management processes.

Skills

Employee relations experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist

Location: London - 3 to 4 days on-site

Duration: 5 months

Rate: 525 per day via umbrella company

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our team on a 5-month contract. Working closely with the wider ER team, you will provide expert guidance and support to HR colleagues and line managers across a range of employee relations matters. This role is based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues including performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, sickness absence, and occupational health.
• Manage and lead core ER processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies.
• Conduct investigations and draft outcome letters and recommendations for grievance and disciplinary cases.
• Support and advise on formal performance management processes, including documentation and case handling.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to promote positive employee relations across the UK business.
• Stay up to date with UK employment legislation and ER trends, advising HR and business leaders accordingly.
• Support the Head of ER and team members on ER-related initiatives and projects.
• Deliver ER training sessions to HR teams and line managers.
• Coach and upskill managers in conflict resolution, communication, and ER best practices.
• Ensure all ER matters are handled efficiently, professionally, and in line with company policy.
• Draft and update policy guides and employment-related documentation.
• Lead or support on ER-related projects as required.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in employee relations within a fast‑paced financial services environment.
• Proven track record in managing complex ER cases and implementing policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound judgment in complex situations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Comfortable working with data and able to quickly assimilate information from various sources.

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Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.