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Head of Employee Relations
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London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Hays
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
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HR/Recruitment
HR Manager, HR Generalist / Talent Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job d:
Closing date:
Location:
London Salary:
Competitive Salary (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Banking & Financial Services / Employee Relations Company:
Hays Consultant:
Emily Ashford Hays office:
London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone:
Email: emily.ashford
Head of Employee Relations, Financial Services London | Hybrid | Competitive Salary & Package Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large, complex organisation undergoing significant change as its Head of Employee Relations. Your new role
As Head of Employee Relations, you will take ownership of the organisation's ER agenda, leading a team of Employee Relations professionals and ensuring the function continues to deliver a high-quality service to the wider workforce. This is much broader than a traditional ER case management position. You will operate as a strategic ER leader, partnering with senior stakeholders including the Executive Committee, C-Suite, People Leadership Team, People Directors and senior business leaders.
You will provide credible challenge, influence key decisions and navigate complex organisational dynamics.
Acting as the organisation's senior Employee Relations subject-matter expert, you will oversee complex and high-profile ER matters while setting clear direction for the function, developing team capability and ensuring effective delegation.
You will also have the opportunity to step back from day-to-day operational delivery, identify strategic priorities, influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement across Employee Relations. What you’ll need to succeed
To succeed as Head of Employee Relations, you will bring:
Significant experience leading an Employee Relations function within a large, complex organisation. Must have experience working within Financial services / FCA regulated environments.
A strong technical ER background with experience managing complex, high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience operating with Executive and C-Suite audiences.
Strong people leadership capability, particularly around team development, communication and delegation.
Confidence operating within politically complex environments and balancing competing stakeholder priorities.
A strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute effectively and maintain operational excellence.
What you’ll get in return
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical people function and operate at a highly influential level within a large organisation going through considerable change.
The role offers:
A competitive base salary and generous benefits package.
Hybrid working, 3 days in office
Interested?
If you are an experienced ER Leader looking for a new opportunity, apply now for a confidential conversation. #4832787 - Emily Ashford
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