Interim ER Manager

Morgan Law; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Interim Employee Relations Manager to support their Essex based team for 6 months. This hybrid role involves managing a team of ER Advisors and leading on complex employee relations matters. Candidates must have proven experience in public sector employee relations and knowledge of UK employment law. You will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position in the company in the future.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing employee relations within the public sector.
• Experience managing cases through to employment tribunal hearings.
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ER Advisors.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues.
• Lead cases that progress to employment tribunals.
• Partner with managers to build capability in handling ER matters.
• Support on TUPE projects.

Skills

Leadership

Employee relations management

Understanding of public sector challenges

Knowledge of UK employment law

TUPE experience

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Interim Employee Relations Manager to support an Essex based team for 6 months (this role is going to be part of the permanent establishment in the new year so you will have the chance to apply for it should you wish)

This is a pivotal role within the organisation, where you will lead on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant outcomes across the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ER Advisors
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinaries, and performance management.
• Lead and manage cases that progress to employment tribunals
• Partner with managers and senior leaders to build capability in handling ER matters effectively.
• Support on TUPE projects

About You

To be considered you MUST have:

• Proven experience in managing employee relations within the public sector , with a strong understanding of its unique challenges and frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience of managing cases through to employment tribunal hearings .
• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong leadership
• TUPE experience

The role is hybrid with 2-3 days being on site in Essex