ER specialist

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits

Job summary

Michael Page in London is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Specialist to lead and shape a growing ER function within a luxury fashion-driven organisation. You will provide expert guidance, resolve workplace issues, and ensure compliance with employment laws while partnering with the People team.

The role focuses on building processes, advising managers, conducting investigations, and delivering training to strengthen employee relations.

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.

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

ER case handling

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

FMCG experience

Prioritization

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

• Salary 70,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in London.
• Additional benefits.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.