ER Manager - Banking

Oakleaf Partnership; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager for a 12-month FTC in London. This role involves managing significant restructuring projects, consultations, and redundancies while influencing executive stakeholders. Candidates should possess a robust ER background and experience in a complex banking or financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Banking or Financial Services is crucial.
• Proven background in managing large-scale redundancies.
• Confidence operating at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering multiple change projects end-to-end.
• Managing a team of six (UK & offshore).
• Influencing senior stakeholders with negotiation skills.

Skills

Employee Relations

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Job description

Employee Relations Manager - Workforce & Change

Location: London (3 days in office)

Contract: Interim / FTC

Salary: up to £120,000

Oakleaf Partnership is working with a highly reputable global bank seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager on a 12-month FTC. This role focuses on managing large-scale restructures, consultations, business sales, and acquisitions. You will need to be confident advising at the executive level, leading complex consultations, and navigating high-volume redundancy processes within a large matrix environment. This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience to add value!

You must have gained ER experience within a Banking or Financial Services environment.

What is the role:

• Leading and delivering multiple change projects end-to-end.
• Managing a team of six (UK & offshore).
• Operating strategically while remaining hands-on.
• Influencing senior stakeholders with strong negotiation and relationship skills.
• Bringing robust experience in large-scale workforce change, ideally within Investment Banking or another complex matrixed organization.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven ER/change management background with experience managing large-scale redundancies.
• Experience working within a large, matrix environment, ideally from Banking, Financial Services, or a large commercial organization.
• Strong knowledge of consultations, TUPE, business sales, and acquisitions.
• Confidence operating at the executive level with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with union/works council consultations.
• Solid understanding of employment law and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage sensitive projects across multiple jurisdictions.