Senior ER Leader – UK & Ireland Policy, Investigations

OpenText; Reading; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenText is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee Relations, to lead Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland. This role involves managing complex ER matters, advising senior business leaders, and ensuring legal compliance in employee practices. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, deep knowledge of UK employment law, and strong communication and advisory skills. This position offers the opportunity to influence ER strategy and standards locally and regionally.

Qualifications

• Significant experience (typically 10–12+ years) in HR with a focus on UK Employee Relations.
• Expert knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices.
• Strong communication skills for difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead ER authority for the UK on complex matters.
• Coach senior leaders on handling sensitive people matters.
• Own UK and Ireland ER policy governance and documentation.

Skills

UK Employee Relations experience

UK employment law expertise

Stakeholder influencing

Coaching and advisory skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

CIPD qualified (Level 5 or 7)

Job description

OpenText is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee Relations, to lead Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland. This role involves managing complex ER matters, advising senior business leaders, and ensuring legal compliance in employee practices. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, deep knowledge of UK employment law, and strong communication and advisory skills. This position offers the opportunity to influence ER strategy and standards locally and regionally.