Head of Employee Relations

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international transportation organization as Head of Employee Relations. In this pivotal HR role, you will shape and deliver a cohesive employee relations strategy while partnering with key stakeholders. This position promises the opportunity to influence the employee relations landscape in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with senior stakeholders in complex environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale organizational change.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising Directors on complex employee relations matters.
• Leading organizational change initiatives including restructures.
• Designing and implementing an industrial relations strategy.

Skills

Influencing

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Stakeholder partnership

Change management

Job description

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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.