Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager | Large, multi-site business

We are partnering with a well-established, fast-paced business to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Manager into a senior, influential role within the People function.

This position sits at the heart of the ER service, acting as the escalation point for complex and high‑risk cases, while also supporting the wider People Advice team. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at pace, influencing senior leaders and shaping best practice across a large and diverse organisation.

• Acting as the first point of escalation for complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and whistleblowing matters
• Providing expert, commercially focused advice to senior leaders on high‑risk and sensitive cases
• Managing your own portfolio of senior and complex cases, including those involving senior managers and group functions
• Supporting business change activity, including redundancy programmes and TUPE processes
• Overseeing ER governance and ensuring policies remain compliant with UK employment law
• Coaching and mentoring People Advisors to build capability and confidence
• Analysing ER data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive intervention
• Supporting the design and delivery of ER training for managers

• Significant ER experience within a complex, fast‑paced organisation
• Experience operating within a centralised ER or advisory model
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making
• Experience handling settlement agreements and tribunal preparation
• Experience supporting organisational change
• A calm, pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach
• CIPD Level 5 is desirable
• Experience with in a unionised environment would be advantageous

This is a senior ER position with real visibility and impact. You will have the opportunity to shape service delivery, influence leadership capability and play a key role in driving a consistent and high‑quality employee experience across the business.

If you enjoy complex casework, stakeholder influence and leading from the front in employee relations, this could be a strong next step.

Salary up to £60,000 + benefits

Please apply with your most up to date CV.