ER Manager

Tide Partnership; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health and social care provider seeks an Employee Relations Manager for a fixed-term role in York. You'll lead an ER team, resolve complex cases, and provide guidance on HR best practices. Ideal for someone with a strong background in employee relations and UK employment law. This position offers a competitive salary of £42,000 - £47,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in employee relations, including complex case management.
• Experience in tribunal preparation and policy development.
• Pragmatic and solution-driven approach to risk and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small ER team to deliver high-quality case management support.
• Manage complex and high-risk ER cases, including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Coach and empower managers to resolve issues effectively.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

UK employment law knowledge

Coaching and influencing skills

Case management

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience

Job description

Employee Relations Manager | Health & Social Care

York / Hybrid | Full-Time, Fixed-Term (15 months) | £42,000 - £47,000 per annum + benefits

Tide Partnership is working with a respected national health and social care provider to appoint an Employee Relations Manager on a fixed-term basis (15 months). This high-profile role offers the chance to lead a specialist ER team and shape an organisation’s approach to employee relations during a period of growth and change.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, HR business partners, and operational managers to resolve complex ER matters, strengthen management capability, and embed best practice across the organisation.

It’s a brilliant fit for someone confident in handling complex casework, advising at senior level, and leading a proactive ER function.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Employee Relations Manager, you’ll act as the organisation’s subject matter expert for employment law, ER casework, and policy. You’ll support managers with pragmatic, solutions-focused guidance and drive forward a positive ER culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small ER team to deliver high-quality case management support.
• Manage complex and high-risk ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, and tribunal preparation.
• Coach and empower managers to resolve issues effectively and confidently.
• Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, redundancies, and TUPE.
• Develop and review ER policies, ensuring compliance with evolving employment legislation.
• Provide reporting and insight on ER case trends to inform strategy and decision-making.

What You’ll Get

• Salary up to £47,000 per annum (DOE)
• Hybrid working with York office base
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing supportOngoing professional development opportunities

What We're Looking For

• CIPD Level 7 (or working towards), or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in employee relations, including complex case management.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in tribunal preparation and policy development.Ability to coach and influence managers at all levels.
• A pragmatic and solution-driven approach to risk and resolution.

Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the role and organisation, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel on an occasional basis across the region. Additionally, due to the location of services, you will need to hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.

About Tide

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