Interim Employee Relations Manager

Morgan Law; England; Remote; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking an Employee Relations Manager for a fixed-term contract. This home-based role requires leading ER case management, developing policies, and driving cultural change. Ideal candidates will have proven ER leadership experience and strong knowledge of employment law. Immediate start with a salary of £47k.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an ER team.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proficient in managing complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Lead ER case management across the organisation.
• Drive cultural shift towards early intervention.
• Develop ER policies to ensure legal compliance.

Skills

Employee Relations case management

Coaching and training

Employment law knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a national charity that provides rehabilitation services at a number of sites across the UK. We are seeking an Employee Relations Manager for a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This role is primarily home-based with occasional travel to other sites across the UK, particularly York.

Responsibilities

• Leading on ER for the organisation, working with an ER advisor, to ensure that excellent ER case management support is delivered across the organisation.
• Leading the rollout of the Employment Rights Bill, ensuring our policies and procedures evolve with new legislation.
• Driving a cultural shift towards early intervention and positive resolution, reducing formal processes.
• Coaching and empowering managers to handle ER matters confidently and effectively.
• Collaborating across teams to deliver impactful ER training, guidance, and support.
• Managing complex and high-risk ER cases, including tribunal preparation and strategic advice.
• Supporting organisational change projects including restructures, redundancies, and TUPE.
• Developing all ER policies to ensure they are legally compliant, forward-thinking, and aligned with best practice and strategic objectives.
• Reporting on case volumes, case status and trends via various reports and updating People & OD Business Partners on cases within their regions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification (CIPD Level 7 or working towards).
• Proven experience leading an ER team and managing complex casework.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to risk and resolution.

This role is for an immediate start, with a salary of 47k. Please register your interest ASAP to be considered.