Senior Employee Relations Advisor & Investigations Lead

079 NT Management Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Employee Relations professional to provide expert guidance on complex matters, partnering with managers, HR colleagues, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure issues are handled effectively and in line with policy and law.

The successful candidate will lead sensitive workplace investigations, mitigate risk, and support the development of a positive, compliant employee relations environment while mentoring others and driving continuous

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, employee relations practices, workplace investigations and HR policies.
• Experience conducting complex workplace investigations and managing sensitive employee matters.
• Ability to provide balanced, risk-aware advice in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers and HR partners on employee relations matters, including counselling, disciplinary processes, performance concerns, grievances and terminations.
• Lead and manage complex and sensitive employee relations investigations, partnering with Legal where required.
• Interpret and advise on company policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Collaborate with business leaders and HR teams to identify and address employee relations risks and trends.
• Support resolution of workplace issues through effective consultation, coaching and problem solving.
• Develop recommendations and implement improvements to policies and practices based on investigation outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance and stakeholders to ensure consistent and compliant employee relations practices.
• Participate in HR and cross-functional projects to enhance employee experience and policy effectiveness.
• Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify opportunities for proactive intervention.
• Mentor and support less experienced HR and Employee Relations professionals.
• Lead employee relations initiatives and projects as required.
• Handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism and discretion.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Workplace investigations

Employment law knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Northern Trust in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Employee Relations professional to provide expert guidance on complex matters, partnering with managers, HR colleagues, Legal, and business stakeholders to ensure issues are handled effectively and in line with policy and law.

The successful candidate will lead sensitive workplace investigations, mitigate risk, and support the development of a positive, compliant employee relations environment while mentoring others and driving continuous