Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Financial Services is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist for their Newcastle-upon-Tyne office. The role demands a focus on employee relations, offering expert advice in employment law, grievance management, and performance improvement, with a strong emphasis on industry-specific experience. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of UK employment law, particularly in Financial Services.

Qualifications

• Dedicated experience as an ER specialist in Financial Services.
• High level of ER experience managing grievances and performance improvement.
• Knowledge of UK employment law including TUPE and collective consultation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all employee relations matters, providing advice and support.
• Assist HR partners in change management, TUPE, absence management, and redundancy.
• Manage grievances, performance issues, and tribunal cases.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Employment Law

Grievance Management

Performance Improvement

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

On-site requirement: 5 days a week

Salary: c £60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits

We are recruiting for a leading Financial Services organization to find an experienced Employee Relations Advisor. FS experience is essential.

This role requires someone who has focused on Employee Relations for the last few years, not as part of HR Generalist duties.

• You will be responsible for all employee relations matters, providing specialist employee relations, employment law, and change management advice and guidance.
• Provide advice and support to HR business partners and personnel across key HR areas (change management, TUPE, absence management, maternity, disciplinary, performance management, grievance, and redundancy).

Note: Dedicated experience as an ER specialist is essential in Financial Services.

Must demonstrate a high level of ER experience, including managing grievances, performance improvement, and employment tribunal cases.

Knowledge of UK employment law and best practices, including TUPE transfers and collective consultation, is required.