Senior Manager - Labour Relations & HR Compliance

Vertiv; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the United Kingdom seeks a Labor Relations and HR Compliance Senior Manager to ensure compliance with labor and employment regulations. In this role, you will develop employee relations strategies, support audits, and manage HR compliance training. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience, 10 years desirable.
• Proactive and able to work independently on various subjects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive employee relations strategy and training.
• Investigate employee relations or compliance concerns.
• Support HR in administering compliance-related training.

Skills

Employee relations strategy development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

The Labor Relations and HR Compliance Senior Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the organization’s human resources policies, procedures, and practices comply with all applicable labor and employment regulations. This role supports the HR team in monitoring compliance requirements, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating audits, and implementing proactive measures to minimize risk and ensure a culture of ethical and compliant behavior. This role also supports consultations with works councils and handles employee relations matters. Thejob title level and compensation rate will be based off years of experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop proactive employee relations strategy (including training and awareness calendar).
• Investigate and document employee relations or compliance concerns in collaboration with the HR department.
• Support HR in administering compliance-related training.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HR procedures to ensure they align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with data privacy and recordkeeping laws.
• Partner with internal departments such as Legal, Payroll, and Risk Management to align compliance processes.
• Coordinate internal or external HR audits, including documentation preparation.
• Negotiate and maintain work council relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law trends and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 yearsof related work experience (10 years experience desirable)
• Proactive, decisive and able to work independently on a broad variety of subjects.
• Strong detailed orientation and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, which includes ability to remain objective and use discretion in all situations.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful, with a problem-solving aptitude, and ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while managing confidential information appropriately and professionally.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in the fields of Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or Law)