Employee Relations Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join a busy HR team, taking ownership of complex employee relations cases and providing expert advice to managers and senior stakeholders.

This is a predominantly ER-focused role (approximately 80%), ideal for someone confident managing sensitive, high-risk cases independently and providing commercially sound, solutions-focused advice.

This is based in Birmingham City Centre, Hybrid, Permanent, Full-time with a salary between £45-50k. This would require some occasional travel to London.

• Manage complex ER cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, long‑term absence, appeals and restructuring.
• Advise senior stakeholders on sensitive employee matters, interpreting employment legislation and internal policies to identify and mitigate legal and reputational risks.
• Lead and guide investigations, hearings and appeals, ensuring robust documentation, evidence and recommendations.
• Coach and challenge managers, building their confidence in handling difficult employee situations effectively.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior HR colleagues, sharing best practice and employment law knowledge.
• Analyse ER trends and recommend improvements to people management practices and processes.

• Extensive experience managing complex employee relations cases independently.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident advising and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
• Excellent judgement, with the ability to manage sensitive situations and recommend practical, proportionate solutions.
• A proactive, resilient and credible ER professional who can take full ownership of challenging cases.

Katie Bard is an Equal Opportunities Employer.