Employee Relations Lead

Employee Relations Lead

Location: Hemel Hempstead (Site Based)

Contract: Temporary Assignment (2-3 Months)

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.00pm

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Lead to join a busy operational business on a temporary basis for an initial 2-3 month assignment. This is a hands‑on role requiring a confident employee relations specialist who can quickly take ownership of a high‑volume caseload and provide expert guidance to managers and senior stakeholders.

• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Provide expert advice on employment law, policies and best practice.
• Manage employment tribunal cases and liaise with legal representatives where required.
• Support organisational change projects, including restructures, redundancy consultations and TUPE activities.
• Build effective relationships with trade unions and support consultation and negotiation processes.
• Coach and support managers in handling employee relations issues confidently and consistently.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and governance standards.
• Identify trends, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement across employee relations processes.

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Significant employee relations experience within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or another fast‑paced operational environment.
• Proven track record of managing complex and high‑volume employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employment tribunal processes.
• Experience working with trade unions and managing industrial relations matters.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a commercially focused approach.
• Passionate about creating fair, inclusive and effective workplace practices.

• Immediate start.
• 2-3 month temporary assignment.
• Holiday pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Access to Tate Awards Scheme – including store discounts.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast‑paced business.
• Varied and challenging employee relations‑focused role.
• Site‑based position in Hemel Hempstead.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.