Employee Relations Specialist

Employee Relations Specialist

Location:

Mainly Remote (Manchester office visits as required)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hrs per week

Contract:

Temporary Approx 3 months (potential to be longer)

Adecco Manchester are supporting our global fintech client to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Specialist on an ongoing temporary basis. This role is pivotal in providing expert ER support to People Leaders and employees across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive employee experience.

You will act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations matters, leveraging your expertise in UK employment law and European jurisdictions (priority: France, Netherlands, Belgium). Reporting to the HR Director, you will work closely with global HR teams and business leaders to manage ER cases, mitigate risk, and promote best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations Expertise:

Manage and advise on complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and terminations across the UK and key EU countries (France, Netherlands, Belgium).
Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and company policies, providing clear guidance to managers.
Partner with global ER teams to implement preventative measures and risk-based approaches to employee relations.
Policy & Compliance:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and EU employment law, ensuring policies reflect current legislation.
Support managers in understanding obligations and responsibilities under local laws.
Stakeholder Management:

Build strong relationships with People Leaders, providing coaching and advice on ER issues.
Act as a liaison between HR Centres of Excellence and business units to ensure alignment of ER practices globally.
Case Management & Reporting:

Document and track ER cases accurately, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to process.
Use ER data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Projects & Change Support:

Contribute to ER-related projects, including policy reviews, organisational changes, and compliance initiatives.
Support change management processes with effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Experience & Skills Required

CIPD qualified (Level 5-7 preferred).
Proven experience in Employee Relations within the UK and at least one European jurisdiction (priority: France, Netherlands, Belgium).
Strong understanding of employment law and ER best practices across multiple countries.
Ability to manage complex ER cases with professionalism and discretion.
Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills.
Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive, risk-based approach.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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