Senior Employee Relations Partner — Strategic Leader

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Ltd is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner to join our People team and shape the employee relations agenda across the business. You will partner with senior leaders to develop proactive ER strategies, provide expert guidance on complex cases, and ensure legal compliance and a positive workplace culture.

In this high-visibility role you will coach HR colleagues, oversee ER systems, and work with Trade Unions to support organisational change and improved employee

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior Employee Relations role or HR Partner capacity.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex ER matters balancing risk and outcomes.
• Coach HR colleagues and managers on ER matters.
• Develop proactive ER strategies with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee ER systems, reporting and governance.
• Support organisational change programmes and consultations.
• Collaborate with Trade Unions and employee representatives.

Skills

Senior ER experience

Unionised environment

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Education

CIPD Level 5/7

Job description

Arriva UK Bus Ltd is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Business Partner to join our People team and shape the employee relations agenda across the business. You will partner with senior leaders to develop proactive ER strategies, provide expert guidance on complex cases, and ensure legal compliance and a positive workplace culture.

In this high-visibility role you will coach HR colleagues, oversee ER systems, and work with Trade Unions to support organisational change and improved employee