Senior Manager - Labour Relations & HR Compliance

Vertiv Group Corp.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Labor Relations and HR Compliance Senior Manager. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with labor and employment regulations, manage employee relations, and support the HR team in audits and training. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or Law. This position is key in fostering a compliant and ethical workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience, 10 years preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop proactive employee relations strategy and training.
• Investigate and document employee relations or compliance concerns.
• Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with laws.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business or Law

Job description

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. The job 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 years of 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)