Senior Employee Relations Lead

FNZ Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid or remote working

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

FNZ is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Lead to join our People & Culture team on a permanent basis. This senior, hands-on role will own legislative change, shape policy, provide expert ER guidance, and manage complex casework across the UK.

You will collaborate with Legal, Payroll, HR Systems and senior leaders to ensure compliance and mitigate risk while delivering practical guidance to the business. You will lead on regulatory change, translate requirements into workable policies, and

Qualifications

• Significant employee relations experience in a complex organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law, with experience implementing legislative change.
• Experience advising on and managing complex, high-risk ER cases.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into practical policies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK employment law reforms, from impact assessment to implementation.
• Translate complex legislative requirements into practical policies, processes and guidance.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex and emerging employee relations risks.
• Coach and upskill People Partners on technical ER matters and casework oversight.
• Lead complex ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations and tribunal-related matters.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Job description

Senior Employee Relations LeadUK WidePermanentHybrid or Remote£Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Career ProgressionFNZ is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Lead to join our People & Culture team on a permanent basis.This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced employee relations professional who combines deep technical employment law knowledge with practical, commercial judgement. As new UK employment rights are introduced, you'll lead FNZ's response to regulatory change, act as the go-to expert on employment law for the People team, and support the team by taking on our most complex employee relations cases.You'll work closely with Legal, People Operations, Payroll, HR Systems and senior business leaders to keep FNZ compliant, confident and ready for what's next, while protecting the organisation from legal, regulatory and reputational risk.The OpportunityThis is a senior, hands-on role. You'll own legislative change, shape policy and frameworks, and be a trusted advisor on technical employment law matters. You'll also roll up your sleeves on complex casework, giving you real breadth and influence across FNZ's UK People landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesEmployment Law & Regulatory ChangeLead FNZ's response to UK employment law reforms, from impact assessment through to implementationTranslate complex legislative requirements into practical, sustainable policies, processes and guidancePartner with Legal and senior stakeholders to assess legislative developments and their implicationsReview and redesign employment policies and employee relations frameworksSupport communication, manager guidance and capability building to embed changeTechnical Employment Law AdviceAct as the subject matter expert on employment law for the People teamProvide clear, pragmatic advice on complex and emerging employee relations risksCoach and upskill People Partners and the wider People team on technical ER mattersAdvise on workforce change, including consultation, redundancy and dismissal requirementsComplex Case ManagementLead and support the handling of complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance, investigations and tribunal-related mattersProvide expert guidance and oversight to the ER team, ensuring consistent and compliant outcomesIdentify trends and root causes, recommending improvements to reduce riskGovernance & Continuous ImprovementMaintain audit-ready documentation and compliance controlsProvide insight and updates to senior stakeholders and governance forumsDrive continuous improvement across ER processes, tools and ways of workingWhat We're Looking ForSignificant employee relations experience within a complex organisationExtensive knowledge of UK employment law, with experience implementing legislative changeProven experience advising on and managing complex, high-risk ER casesStrong ability to translate legal requirements into practical policies and frameworksExperience partnering with Legal, Payroll, HR Systems and wider People teamsConfidence influencing and advising senior stakeholdersExcellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearlyExperience in a regulated or governance-focused environment (desirable)What You'll Need to Succeed at FNZSound judgement when balancing legal, employee and commercial considerationsThe ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams at onceCredibility with, and the ability to influence, stakeholders at all levelsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsA proactive, collaborative and outcomes-focused approachComfort leading through change and ambiguityWhy Join FNZ?At FNZ, you'll be part of a high-growth, global organisation transforming wealth management through technology and innovation.We offer:Competitive salary plus benefitsHybrid and flexible working arrangementsGlobal career opportunities across Europe, North America, South Africa and APACPrivate health and life insurancePaid parental and volunteer leaveFunded learning and professional developmentA collaborative, inclusive and high-performance cultureThe chance to lead on landmark employment law change with significant organisational impactAbout FNZFNZ is committed to opening up wealth by making wealth management more accessible. We partner with many of the world's leading financial institutions to deliver technology-enabled wealth management solutions that improve outcomes for millions of investors globally.With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines innovation, technology and expertise to shape the future of wealth management.Ready to lead on employment law change and make a lasting impact on FNZ's People landscape?Apply now to join FNZ as a Senior Employee Relations Lead.#LI-CW1About FNZFNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.