ER Expert

Oakleaf Partnership; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile fashion retailer is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to handle complex and high-risk employee relations matters. This role involves shaping the company's ER strategy and ensuring effective management of sensitive cases. You will provide expert risk assessment and advice on legal implications while leading high-profile investigations. The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the Leeds office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-risk employee relations matters.
• Strong understanding of employment law and its implications.
• Ability to lead investigations and deliver comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex and high-risk employee relations cases.
• Provide expert advice on employment law implications.
• Manage cases in line with legal frameworks and company policies.

Job description

I am proud to be partnering with Burberry who are seeking an ER Expert to join their busy team. This is a Leeds based role.

Employee Relations Manager - Complex Cases & Change Management

Leeds City Centre (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

Salary: Competitive

Purpose

The Employee Relations Manager - Complex Cases & Change Management will take the lead on managing high-risk and complex employee relations matters, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and senior stakeholders. This role is critical in shaping and delivering Burberry's ER strategy in alignment with their People Strategy and Burberry Forward. You will play a key role in driving change programmes, ensuring sensitive cases are managed effectively, and embedding strong ER frameworks across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the resolution of complex and high-risk employee relations cases (disciplinary, performance, conduct, and Burberry Confidential).
• Provide expert risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and advice on employment law implications in collaboration with internal legal teams.
• Ensure cases are managed in line with legal frameworks, Burberry policies, and commercial needs.
• Take a lead role in high-profile investigations, delivering comprehensive reports and business recommendations to senior stakeholders.