Employee Relations Lead

Employee Relations Manager (Employee Relations Lead)

6 month Fixed Term Contract with Birmingham City Council.Grade 6 salary: £54,495‑£64,811.Working 36.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering expert advice on:
  • Conduct and disciplinary matters
  • Capability and performance
  • Attendance management
  • Grievances
  • TUPE
• Act as senior lead on complex and high‑risk employee relations cases.
• Take ownership of complex, high‑profile cases and shape ER strategy and policy.
• Support major organisational projects such as TUPE, redundancy, and consultation.
• Ensure consistent application of People Policies across the organisation.
• Develop strong partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Drive performance, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide insights and reporting to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Work collaboratively with legal advisors and manage external ER support where required.

Qualifications

• Hold CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
• Significant experience managing complex employee relations casework in a unionised environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and support.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

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