IMPORTANT: Must have full right to work in the UK: ILR / British passport
Hybrid: 3 days per week in office
Location: London or at a commutable distance
Hiring process: 3 stage interviews
1st stage with local leader + ER
2nd stage – HM and someone in the team
3rd stage – HR head of
Salary: £100,000 Gross/a DOE + 20% bonus + amazing benefits package
Are you an experienced Employee Relations specialist ready to lead at scale in a global organisation?
We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager – Employee Relations to lead the ER function across UK & Ireland, partnering with HR, Legal, and business leaders to create a fair, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the Employee Relations strategy for UK&I, acting as the SME on all ER matters
- Manage complex ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and terminations
- Partner with HR and Legal to ensure compliance with UK employment law
- Drive and enhance ER policies, processes, and governance frameworks
- Lead workplace and whistleblower investigations
- Support leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, and absence management
- Deliver coaching and training to managers to strengthen ER capability
- Analyse ER trends and implement proactive interventions
- Promote a positive culture aligned with company values
- Engage with labour authorities and unions (where applicable)
What we’re looking for
✅ Over 10 years’ HR experience with strong Employee Relations expertise in the UK
✅ Proven experience handling complex ER cases and investigations
✅ Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices
✅ Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
✅ Resilient, decisive, and comfortable in a busy environment
✅ Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
✅IT / Tech industry experience in mid-large companies (over 300 people) is essential
Exposure to Ireland or Continental Europe ER practices is a plus
Why join us?
- Lead ER strategy for a major international organisation
- High visibility with senior leadership stakeholders
- Opportunity to shape culture, compliance, and workplace practices at scale
- Collaborative, dynamic, and growth-focused environment
Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply now or get in touch!
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