Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services organization is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to manage employee relations matters. The role focuses on providing expert advice on employment law, grievances, and change management, requiring a strong background in ER within the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Dedicated experience as an Employee Relations specialist in Financial Services.
• Experience managing grievances and performance improvement.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all employee relations matters and providing specialist advice.
• Support HR with change management, maternity, and performance management.
• Provide guidance on grievance and redundancy processes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Employment Law

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services), Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, 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)

City: Wakefield

Work Arrangement: On-site 5 days a week

Salary: £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 and 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).

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

You must be able to demonstrate a high level of ER experience, including managing grievances, performance improvement, and employment tribunal cases.

Notable working knowledge of UK employment law and best practices, including TUPE transfers and collective consultation.