International Employee Relations Consultant, Human Resources
Location: London, United Kingdom – In‑office, Monday through Friday.
Job Description
Join the International HR team at CoStar Group to support the International region (UK, France, Germany, Spain, Singapore, China, Japan, Indonesia) by providing expert advice on complex Employee Relations matters and ensuring consistent, compliant, and fair people practices.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and business leaders on a wide range of Employee Relations matters across International.
- Manage complex and sensitive Employee Relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, redundancy, consultation, and termination processes.
- Lead and support collective and individual consultation processes, ensuring legal compliance and best practice.
- Provide clear, pragmatic guidance aligned with local employment law requirements and company policies.
- Prepare and review Employee Relations documentation, including outcome letters, consultation materials, and settlement agreements.
- Support investigations and advise on appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Partner with the Legal team on high‑risk cases and claims management.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Employee Relations frameworks, processes, and manager capability.
- Track and analyse Employee Relations trends to proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities.
- Ensure a consistent approach to Employee Relations across countries while respecting local legal and cultural differences.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, with a strong track record of commitment to prior employers.
- Proven experience in Employee Relations supporting the UK and wider EMEA region.
- Strong UK employment law expertise (essential).
- Experience supporting France from an Employee Relations and employment law perspective (highly desirable).
- Exposure to Germany, Spain, and/or APAC employment frameworks is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex Employee Relations cases independently and operate with sound judgement.
- Confident delivering difficult or sensitive messages and influencing outcomes across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, adapting quickly to change and ambiguity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a consultative, trusted‑advisor approach.
- Experience working in a matrixed, international organization, balancing business needs with employee fairness and legal compliance.
- Fluency in English is required.
French, Spanish or German language capability are beneficial.
Benefits
- Culture of collaboration and innovation across a broad range of disciplines.
- Outstanding working environment at the Blue Fin or other UK‑wide hubs.
- Full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards.
- 28 days annual leave.
- Competitive pension.
- Season ticket loans.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- And many other benefits.
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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