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ER & HR Operations Lead
Job summary
A leading consultancy in logistics is seeking an HR & ER Operations Lead to manage employee relations and develop a small HR team. Responsibilities include providing expert guidance on ER issues, handling disciplinary cases, and fostering relationships with union representatives. Ideal candidates will have strong ER experience and a CIPD Level 5+ qualification. The role offers a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits and a car allowance.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience in employee relations with trade union exposure.
- Proven people management skills to develop and support team members.
- Highly adaptable and resilient, capable of navigating challenging conversations.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on ER issues and ensure policy alignment.
- Lead complex disciplinary and grievance cases effectively.
- Act as primary contact for union representatives and foster positive relations.
- Develop training sessions on ER practices and compliance.
Skills
Education
Lead high-impact HR and ER initiatives across multiple sites. Develop and coach a HR team in a fast-paced, transforming environment.
Our client is a major player in the logistics sector, operating across multiple sites with a unionised workforce. With a renewed focus on strengthening employee relations, building HR capability, and delivering positive cultural change, they are seeking a resilient and people-focused ER & HR Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in their transformation journey.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations (ER) issues, ensuring alignment with company policies and employment law
- Lead and manage complex disciplinary, grievance, and performance management cases fairly and effectively
- Support managers with PIPs, absence management, flexible working requests, and performance-related issues
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, building strong relationships across the organisation
- Coach, mentor, and develop a small HR team of 2 (early-career and mid-level staff)
- Own, review, and update HR policies, processes, and manager guidance documents for compliance and practicality
- Act as the primary contact for union representatives, fostering positive working relationships and supporting industrial relations activities, including quarterly consultation meetings (e.g., JCC)
- Maintain accurate records of ER cases and prepare reports for senior management, including Employment Tribunal preparation
- Develop and deliver training sessions on ER best practices, employment law, and HR policies
- Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and keep policies up to date with legal and regulatory changes
- Support the implementation of company-wide HR initiatives and policies
- Foster a culture of integrity, adaptability, and collaboration within the team
A successful ER Lead should have:
- CIPD Level 5+ (Level 7 preferred) or equivalent experience
- Strong hands-on experience in employee relations, preferably with some trade union exposure
- Proven people management skills, able to coach, develop, and support direct reports
- Comfortable navigating challenging conversations with employees, managers, and unions
- Highly adaptable, resilient, and team-oriented with strong integrity
- Willing to travel regularly across multiple sites
- Confident in policy creation, process improvement, and building manager capability
- A salary of up to £55,000 +£5K car allowance
- Private medical insurance, dental cover, and a health cash plan
- Bonus eligibility of up to 13% of your annual salary
If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding ER Lead role, we encourage you to apply today!
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