Interim Employee Relations Manager

Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in London is seeking an Interim Employee Relations Manager for a 12-month contract. This role involves managing complex employee relations casework, focusing on grievances and sickness absence. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in employee relations, strong data management skills, and the ability to coach managers effectively. This position offers hybrid working and an immediate start with a day rate equivalent of £55,000.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex ER casework including grievances and disciplinarians.
• Familiarity with employment tribunals is desirable.
• Experience in higher education or private sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex ER casework that are outstanding.
• Focus on sickness absence and high volume of grievances.
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provide coaching and training to managers.

Skills

Employee relations experience

Strong data management skills

Coaching and training ability

Job description

Overview

A higher education institution based in London is looking for an Interim Employee Relations Manager to lead on complex ER casework. The role is a 12 month FTC with hybrid working and an immediate start.

Client Details

Higher Education Organisation, based in London

Description

An Interim Employee Relations Manager to:

• Manage complex ER casework that are outstanding
• Focus on sickness absence and high volume of grievances
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Provide suggestions and improvements on how to resolve challenges and processes
• Coach and advise managers on casework and confidence in managing difficult situations to prevent escalation
• Deal with cases in a timely and professional manner
• Work at pace
• Provide coaching and training to managers

Profile

A Interim Employee Relations Manager with:

• Previous employee relations experience, including grievances and disciplinarians
• Previous experience of employment tribunals desirable
• Previous HE or private sector experience
• Strong data management and reporting ability
• Ability to work at pace and in a commercial way

Job Offer

• Interim Employee Relations Manager
• London Based - Hybrid Working
• Immediate Start
• 55,000 day rate equivalent
• Interim role to go permanent