Head of Employee Relations

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international transportation organization as Head of Employee Relations. This critical role involves shaping a cohesive employee relations strategy, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving organizational change. With responsibilities ranging from advising management to implementing an industrial relations strategy, this position requires an individual who possesses a strategic mindset and emotional intelligence to navigate complex workplace dynamics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex, fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Demonstrated success in large-scale organizational transformation.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior management on employee relations.
• Lead organizational change initiatives including restructures.
• Design an effective industrial relations strategy.

Skills

Influencing senior stakeholders

Managing change

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

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Client:

BIE Executive

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Employee Relations

Location: London (3–4 days per week) with occasional regional travel

Industry: International Transportation

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a leading international transportation organisation as Head of Employee Relations.

This is a pivotal role within the People & Culture leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and overseeing a small, high-performing team.

As a senior HR leader, you will partner with key stakeholders across the business to shape and deliver a cohesive, inclusive employee relations strategy. You’ll also contribute to the development of the wider HR and people agenda at both operational and group levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and the senior management team on complex employee relations matters.
• Lead and manage organisational change initiatives, including restructures and TUPE processes.
• Design and implement an effective industrial relations (IR) strategy.
• Build and embed a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
• Provide expert guidance and coaching to HR leads and Managing Directors across the business.
• Deliver training on employee relations, workplace ethics, and relevant regulations.

About You:

• Proven experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders in complex, fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale change and organisational transformation.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate sensitive issues with discretion and diplomacy.

This role offers the chance to shape the employee relations landscape in a dynamic, people-focused organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.