Employee Relations Transformation Lead

FNZ; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global career opportunities

Private health insurance

Paid parental and volunteer leave

Professional development

Job summary

FNZ is seeking an Employee Relations Transformation Lead to drive a UK employment law transformation programme within the People & Culture team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will translate legislative changes into practical frameworks, governance controls and manager capability initiatives across FNZ’s UK operations.

To succeed, you will bring extensive UK employment law knowledge, strong programme management, and experience in regulated environments, influencing senior stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Extensive UK employment law knowledge with proven experience delivering regulatory or HR transformation initiatives.
• Strong programme management and delivery skills, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into business policies and operating models.
• Experience working in highly regulated, governance‑focused environments and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the UK Employment Rights Reform Programme, translating regulatory requirements into sustainable business solutions.
• Manage programme activities, milestones, risks and governance, supporting executive reporting and audit readiness.
• Redesign employment policies, procedures and employee relations frameworks, producing guidance, toolkits and implementation frameworks.
• Plan workforce change readiness, consultation and redundancy planning, and lead implementation of related operational workstreams.
• Design and implement governance frameworks and compliance controls, establishing audit‑ready evidence and supporting documentation.
• Develop and deliver manager capability programmes and communication initiatives to embed new policies and frameworks.
• Act as the subject matter expert on complex employee relations and employment law, providing strategic guidance on risks and legislative developments.

Skills

UK employment law

Programme management

Policy design

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Regulatory/compliance

Job description

Employee Relations Transformation Lead – 12‑month fixed‑term contract

FNZ is seeking an Employee Relations Transformation Lead to join our People & Culture team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role offers the chance to lead a large‑scale UK employment law transformation programme, ensuring compliance and organisational readiness across FNZ’s UK operations.

The Opportunity

You will lead and influence people transformation activity across the organisation, partnering with Legal, Payroll, HR Systems, Learning & Development and senior business leaders to translate legislative changes into practical frameworks, governance controls, operating models and manager capability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the UK Employment Rights Reform Programme, translating legislative requirements into sustainable business solutions.
• Manage programme activities, milestones, risks and governance, supporting executive reporting and audit readiness.
• Redesign employment policies, procedures and employee relations frameworks, producing guidance, toolkits and implementation frameworks.
• Plan workforce change readiness, consultation and redundancy planning, and lead implementation of related operational workstreams.
• Design and implement governance frameworks and compliance controls, establishing audit‑ready evidence and supporting documentation.
• Develop and deliver manager capability programmes and communication initiatives to embed new policies and frameworks.
• Act as the subject matter expert on complex employee relations and employment law, providing strategic guidance on risks and legislative developments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive UK employment law knowledge with proven experience delivering regulatory or HR transformation initiatives.
• Strong programme management and delivery skills, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into business policies and operating models.
• Experience working in highly regulated, governance‑focused environments and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.

Success Factors

• Ability to lead through ambiguity and complex change.
• Strategic thinking and strong programme leadership.
• Judgement balancing legal, employee and commercial considerations.
• Collaborative, outcomes‑focused approach and strong analytical skills.
• Credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package plus benefits.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Global career opportunities across Europe, North America, South Africa and APAC.
• Private health and life insurance, paid parental and volunteer leave, funded learning and professional development.
• A collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance culture with the chance to lead a high‑profile transformation programme.

About FNZ

FNZ is a global fintech company that partners with leading financial institutions to deliver technology‑enabled wealth management solutions. With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines innovation, technology and expertise to shape the future of wealth management.