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Grant Thornton seeks a fixed-term Employee Relations Manager for maternity cover (six months).
Location & Work Arrangement
Flexible location – hybrid/home working available. Travel may be required due to national remit.
A look into the role
- Provide advice, guidance and support to Business Leaders, Service Line teams and the wider People & Culture teams on wide-ranging employee relations matters and change management.
- Oversee, manage and support the people who chair disciplinary, grievance and appeal investigations, bringing technical and management skills to effectively support and conclude the process.
- Advise on and provide a range of solutions on conflict resolution and complex long‑term sickness absence and capability matters.
- Project‑manage discrete projects and/or support firm‑wide change programmes such as restructures, redundancies, process reviews, TUPE acquisitions and disposals, business transfers outside of TUPE and consultation programmes.
Minimum qualifications and experience
- Human Resources professional qualification, ideally Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) post‑qualification HR experience as a specialist in Employee Relations.
- Experience in managing formal processes of grievance, appeal, capability and disciplinary.
- Experience advising on and being involved in restructures, changes to terms and conditions or negotiated exits, weighing up risks and using judgement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to hold formal meetings and provide and create supporting documentation, including report writing.
- Attention to detail and ability to self‑review own work and others.
Benefits and Culture
- Flexible working arrangements and the option to reduce hours.
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and supports work‑life balance.
- Opportunity to contribute to firm‑wide initiatives and community engagement.
Grant Thornton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. This role is suitable for qualified individuals with relevant HR experience, regardless of gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:
Grant Thornton seeks a fixed-term Employee Relations Manager for maternity cover (six months).
Location & Work Arrangement
Flexible location – hybrid/home working available. Travel may be required due to national remit.
A look into the role
- Provide advice, guidance and support to Business Leaders, Service Line teams and the wider People & Culture teams on wide-ranging employee relations matters and change management.
- Oversee, manage and support the people who chair disciplinary, grievance and appeal investigations, bringing technical and management skills to effectively support and conclude the process.
- Advise on and provide a range of solutions on conflict resolution and complex long‑term sickness absence and capability matters.
- Project‑manage discrete projects and/or support firm‑wide change programmes such as restructures, redundancies, process reviews, TUPE acquisitions and disposals, business transfers outside of TUPE and consultation programmes.
Minimum qualifications and experience
- Human Resources professional qualification, ideally Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) post‑qualification HR experience as a specialist in Employee Relations.
- Experience in managing formal processes of grievance, appeal, capability and disciplinary.
- Experience advising on and being involved in restructures, changes to terms and conditions or negotiated exits, weighing up risks and using judgement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to hold formal meetings and provide and create supporting documentation, including report writing.
- Attention to detail and ability to self‑review own work and others.
Benefits and Culture
- Flexible working arrangements and the option to reduce hours.
- Inclusive culture that values diversity and supports work‑life balance.
- Opportunity to contribute to firm‑wide initiatives and community engagement.
Grant Thornton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. This role is suitable for qualified individuals with relevant HR experience, regardless of gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics.
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Posted: May 1st, 2026