ER specialist

Michael Page HR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page HR in London is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead an emerging ER function for a luxury retail brand. You will provide expert employment relations guidance, manage disciplinary and grievance processes, and align policies with UK employment law.

Based in our London office, the role requires proactive stakeholder engagement across the business, strong investigation skills, and the ability to shape relationships with managers and legal teams in a fast-moving FMCG

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment law and its application in the workplace.
• Proven experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is beneficial.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance cases, offering guidance to managers and employees throughout the process.
• Develop and implement employee relations policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations into workplace concerns and recommend appropriate outcomes.
• Support HR teams with complex employee relations cases and queries.
• Analyse trends in employee relations to identify areas for improvement.
• Deliver training sessions to managers on handling employee relations matters effectively.
• Collaborate with legal teams where necessary to address employment law concerns.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

ER case handling

Problem-solving

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

As an ER Specialist in London, you'll support the HR function within this highly acclaimed fashion industry by handling employee relations matters. Your day-to-day will involve offering expert guidance, resolving workplace issues and ensuring compliance with employment laws to keep the organisation running smoothly.

Client Details

A globally recognised luxury retail brand, who is looking to appoint a Senior Employee Relations Specialist into a newly created role within their People team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and build an ER function from the ground up, joining a business that has experienced significant growth and is investing heavily in strengthening its people practices.

Description

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues, ensuring compliance with employment legislation.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance cases, offering guidance to managers and employees throughout the process.
• Develop and implement employee relations policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations into workplace concerns and recommend appropriate outcomes.
• Support HR teams with complex employee relations cases and queries.
• Analyse trends in employee relations to identify areas for improvement.
• Deliver training sessions to managers on handling employee relations matters effectively.
• Collaborate with legal teams where necessary to address employment law concerns.

Profile

A successful ER Specialist should have:

• Strong knowledge of employment law and its application in the workplace.
• Proven experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is beneficial.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing multiple priorities.

Please note: this role will be 5 days per week in the London office. This is a highly collaborative, in-person culture where relationship building and stakeholder engagement are central to success. WFH days are permitted.

Job Offer

• Permanent position based in London.
• Additional benefits.

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