ER & Operations Lead

Michael Page HR; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Matched pension contributions

Birthday off

Job summary

Michael Page HR in Solihull is seeking an experienced ER & Operations Lead to drive Employee Relations across a multi-site organisation, collaborating with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality people service. The role supports policy, governance, compliance and operational improvement within a regulated environment.

This newly created position offers hybrid working (50% office-based), exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects, and a 35-hour working

Qualifications

• Strong Employee Relations background.
• Experience in HR Operations or People Partnering.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in regulated environments (advantageous).
• SMCR experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the lead contact for complex Employee Relations matters
• Coaching and supporting managers through disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability cases
• Overseeing people processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Maintaining and developing HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Supporting risk, compliance and regulatory activities, including SMCR requirements
• Analysing people data and trends to drive continuous improvement
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee experience

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Operations

People Partnering

UK employment law

Job description

Client Details

Lead Employee Relations and People Operations activities across a multi-site organisation, acting as the first point of contact for complex ER matters while supporting policy, governance, compliance and operational improvement. You'll partner with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality people service.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role that combines Employee Relations expertise with People Operations leadership?

We're supporting a leading financial services organisation in the search for an ER & Operations Lead. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact across a multi-site business while helping to shape and enhance the people function.

Description

• Acting as the lead contact for complex Employee Relations matters
• Coaching and supporting managers through disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability cases
• Overseeing people processes across the full employee lifecycle
• Maintaining and developing HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks
• Supporting risk, compliance and regulatory activities, including SMCR requirements
• Analysing people data and trends to drive continuous improvement
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee experience

Profile

• Strong Employee Relations background
• Experience within HR Operations, Shared Services or People Partnering
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience within a regulated environment would be advantageous
• SMCR experience would be beneficial

Job Offer

• Salary up to £53,000
• Hybrid working (50% office based)
• Solihull location with free parking
• 35-hour working week
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects
• Private medical insurance
• Matched pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A chance to make a real impact in a regulated, purpose-driven organisation.