Interim ER Manager

Morgan Law; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an Interim Employee Relations Manager to support a team for 6 months. You will manage a team of ER Advisors, handle complex employee relations issues, and lead cases to employment tribunals. Candidates must have experience in the public sector, knowledge of UK employment law, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on site in Essex.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of ER Advisors, providing guidance on employee relations issues.
• Lead cases that progress to employment tribunals.
• Support on TUPE projects.

Skills

Employee relations management

Leadership

UK employment law

TUPE

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled InterimEmployee 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