Strategic Employee Relations Partner - 12M FTC

Four Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Recruitment is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role combines strategic ER leadership with hands-on advisory support to managers and senior stakeholders.

You will influence decisions, shape ER policies, and lead initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace while supporting organisational change and restructuring activities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Employee Relations or a similar HR business partnering role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR policies and best practice in managing complex ER matters.
• Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders on sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted partner and specialist point of contact for managers on ER matters, employment legislation and people management challenges.
• Shape and deliver the Employee Relations approach in partnership with stakeholders to align with organisational priorities.
• Develop management capability through coaching and supporting managers to improve performance and navigate change.

Skills

Employee Relations

HR Business Partner

Stakeholder Management

Employment Law

Coaching

Data Analysis

Job description

Four Recruitment is seeking an Employee Relations Business Partner to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role combines strategic ER leadership with hands-on advisory support to managers and senior stakeholders.

You will influence decisions, shape ER policies, and lead initiatives that foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace while supporting organisational change and restructuring activities.