Head of Employee Relations

BIE Executive; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international transportation organization as Head of Employee Relations, overseeing key employee relations strategies and initiatives. This role, part of the People & Culture leadership team, requires a senior HR leader who is a strategic thinker and has a track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships. You will shape the organization’s employee relations landscape while fostering an inclusive culture through operational and group level strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex environments.
• Success managing large-scale organizational change.
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and design an effective IR strategy.
• Build and implement a compelling Employee Value Proposition.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Strategic Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Coaching

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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