Strategic Employee Relations Lead

Just Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Headspace app access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Just is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Lead to shape policies and oversee ER practices in a regulated environment. You will partner with leaders and People Business Partners, guiding ER processes such as absence, capability and probation while ensuring compliant, fair outcomes.

You’ll influence managers with trusted, practical advice, investigate complex cases, analyse ER trends, and help drive engagement and retention.

Qualifications

• ER experience in a regulated environment.
• HRBP-style partnering with managers and leaders.
• Core People processes: recruitment, talent, performance, OD, rewards.
• Strong communication and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and teams to develop and improve ER policies.
• Own complex ER matters: grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, conflicts.
• Coach managers on workplace practices and change initiatives.
• Investigate high-risk ER cases with thorough documentation.
• Analyse ER data to identify risks and inform decisions.
• Monitor legislation and ER best practices for compliance.
• Design and deliver ER training and capability-building.
• Collaborate across People to support development initiatives.

Skills

ER experience

Employment law knowledge

HRBP experience

Stakeholder partnering

People processes (recruitment, talent,

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

HR systems

Job description

Just is seeking a Senior Employee Relations Lead to shape policies and oversee ER practices in a regulated environment. You will partner with leaders and People Business Partners, guiding ER processes such as absence, capability and probation while ensuring compliant, fair outcomes.

You’ll influence managers with trusted, practical advice, investigate complex cases, analyse ER trends, and help drive engagement and retention.