Strategic Employee Relations Leader - Culture & Change

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is seeking an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Manager to lead a specialist team within the HR & Cultural Change service and shape how we support staff through change.

This role focuses on employee experience, culture and continuous improvement, working with Strategic People Partners, leaders and Trade Unions to translate insights into practical improvements across Council services.

Qualifications

• Holistic understanding of employee relations and how experience, culture and leadership connect.
• Experience supporting leaders and teams through change in a complex organisation.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop others through matrix management.
• Experience building constructive relationships with Trade Unions in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory context.

Responsibilities

• Lead a holistic ER approach across Council services and shape employee relations.
• Collaborate with leaders to influence organisational change and improvements.
• Develop and coach the ER team to deliver practical improvements.
• Work with Trade Unions to strengthen employer relations and trust.

Skills

Employee relations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Coaching

Job description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) is seeking an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Manager to lead a specialist team within the HR & Cultural Change service and shape how we support staff through change.

This role focuses on employee experience, culture and continuous improvement, working with Strategic People Partners, leaders and Trade Unions to translate insights into practical improvements across Council services.