Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

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

Job summary

A leading Financial Services organization is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to focus solely on employee relations matters. The role demands extensive ER experience, particularly in managing grievances and understanding UK employment law. This on-site position is integral to supporting HR partners and addressing critical employee concerns, playing a crucial role in change management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Employee Relations specialist in Financial Services.
• Proven abilities in managing grievances and performance improvements.
• Keen understanding of UK employment law and practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all employee relations matters.
• Provide advice and support on HR areas: change management, disciplinary, performance management.
• Expertise in UK employment law, managing grievances, and employment tribunal cases.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Employment Law

Job description

Employee Relations Specialist (Financial Services)

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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: City of London

On site 5 days a week

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

We are recruiting for a leading Financial Services organisation to hire 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***

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.