HR Employee Relations Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd seeks an Employee Relations & Policy Manager to lead complex casework, develop HR policies and ensure compliance across the organisation. The role focuses on advising managers, supporting transformation, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

You will balance employee relations casework and policy governance, working with senior stakeholders to deliver practical guidance, training and change initiatives in a values-led environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and current HR best practice.
• Experience advising managers on change management, restructuring, and TUPE processes.
• Track record of developing and improving HR policies and procedures.
• Experience partnering with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, and TUPE matters.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on sensitive people issues.
• Develop, review and implement HR policies ensuring compliance with legislation and values.
• Support HR colleagues and promote consistency and best practice in employee relations.
• Analyse employee relations trends and inform strategic decision-making.
• Build relationships with stakeholders including employee representatives and unions.
• Deliver training and workshops on employee relations, workplace behaviours, inclusion and people management.
• Support organisational change initiatives and ensure positive employee experiences during transformation.
• Monitor legal developments and implement changes into policies and practices.

Skills

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Change management

Coaching

HR policies

HR systems

Education

Level 7 HR qualification

CIPD membership / progression

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£41,000 to £47,000 per year,Up to £47,000 DOE

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

02/09/2026

About this job

Do you enjoy solving complex people challenges while driving positive workplace culture and best practice?

If so, this could be an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a large, values-led organisation.

The Opportunity An established organisation is seeking an Employee Relations & Policy Manager to lead on complex employee relations casework, policy development, and HR compliance.

This is a varied and influential role, balancing approximately 60% employee relations case management and 40% policy development and governance.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on a broad range of HR matters, helping to foster a supportive, inclusive, and solution-focused working environment.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence management, organisational change, and TUPE matters.

Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on sensitive and high-risk people issues.

Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with employment legislation and organisational values.

Support and develop HR colleagues, promoting consistency and best practice in employee relations management.

Analyse employee relations trends and provide insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employee representatives and trade unions.

Deliver training and workshops on employee relations, workplace behaviours, inclusion, and people management.

Support organisational change initiatives and help ensure a positive employee experience throughout periods of transformation.

Monitor legal developments and implement legislative changes into policies and working practices.

About You We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who can build credibility and influence at all levels.

You will ideally have: A Level 7 HR qualification (or equivalent experience). CIPD membership or a willingness to work towards it.

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and current HR best practice.

Experience advising managers on change management, restructuring, and TUPE processes.

A track record of developing and improving HR policies and procedure.

Experience working in partnership with trade unions and employee representatives.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Interested?

If you're passionate about employee relations, workplace culture, and helping organisations create positive and inclusive working environments, we'd love to hear from you.