Senior Employee Relations & Benefits Leader

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking an exceptional Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager to join its People & Culture team in the Isle of Man on a permanent basis.

You will provide strategic ER leadership, oversee benefits governance, risk and compliance, and act as a trusted advisor on employment law across multiple jurisdictions.

This senior HR role demands strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to policy development and governance.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Legal Studies or CIPD Level 5 (essential); conciliation/arbitration qualification advantageous.
• 5–7 years' experience in People & Culture / HR with a focus on People Risk and Benefits.
• Minimum 5 years' demonstrated Employee Relations experience at management level, including grievances, disciplinary matters, employment contracts, and collective agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and support to Head of People and Culture on all Employee Relations matters.
• Oversee ER management including grievances, disciplinary processes, and contract drafting/review.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, basic conditions of employment, and union obligations.
• Lead negotiations and consultations in unionised environments where required.
• Oversee governance and employee experience delivery of benefits across the business.
• Lead People and Culture Risk and Governance activities, including policies and risk assessments.

Skills

Employee relations

Negotiations

Legal advisory

Communication

Education

Postgraduate degree in Legal Studies

CIPD Level 5

Conciliation and arbitration qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Searchandselect is seeking an exceptional Employee Relations, Risk and Benefits Manager to join its People & Culture team in the Isle of Man on a permanent basis.

You will provide strategic ER leadership, oversee benefits governance, risk and compliance, and act as a trusted advisor on employment law across multiple jurisdictions.

This senior HR role demands strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to policy development and governance.