Employee Relations Specialist - CSPJP00037051

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in London is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to provide expert guidance on employee relations matters. This 5-month contract role involves managing ER processes, supporting HR colleagues, and ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the financial services sector and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues.
• Manage and lead core ER processes.
• Conduct investigations and draft outcome letters.
• Support formal performance management processes.
• Deliver ER training sessions to HR teams.

Skills

Employee relations experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Organizational 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 organized, 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.