ER Leadership Partner — Shape Policy, Mentor Team

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays

Private Medical Cover

Pension scheme 5% employee 8% employer

Life Assurance 4x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina Group in the UK is seeking an ER Partner to lead a team of ER Specialists and deliver high-quality employee relations support across the business. You will combine operational ER case management with leadership responsibilities, coaching, capability building, and strategic risk management.

You will oversee complex ER cases, influence senior stakeholders, support policy development, and drive cultural change while ensuring compliant documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Expert knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in tribunal management and bundle build.
• Confidence in complex TUPE processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ER Specialists, providing coaching and feedback to build capability.
• Oversee complex ER cases, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policy.
• Monitor ER trends and implement strategies to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Legal, and senior stakeholders to influence ER decisions.
• Drive cultural change initiatives and support organisational projects related to ER.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of ER metrics for leadership review.
• Represent ER in union consultations and negotiations where required.
• Role model company values and maintain team morale during periods of change.
• Influence development of ER policy & tools.
• Support the capability upskill of operational manager skills in ER.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Culina Group in the UK is seeking an ER Partner to lead a team of ER Specialists and deliver high-quality employee relations support across the business. You will combine operational ER case management with leadership responsibilities, coaching, capability building, and strategic risk management.

You will oversee complex ER cases, influence senior stakeholders, support policy development, and drive cultural change while ensuring compliant documentation and reporting.