Employee Relations Business Partner

Contract : 1 x permanent (1

FTE), 1 x FTC (12 months maternity cover, 0.8

FTE)

Location:
You will work from offices in Manchester City Centre and Swinton as required

We are looking for an experienced and confident Employee Relations Business Partner to join our People Services team at Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality employee relations advice, support and policy development across the organisation covering GMCA and Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Services (GMFRS) as required.

You will act as a dedicated point of contact for managers, providing specialist ER advice and practical support on a wide range of people management matters. Working closely with colleagues across People Services, senior leaders, managers, trade unions and partner organisations, you will help managers navigate complex employment issues, build confidence in decision‑making and deliver positive outcomes for their teams.

As the Employee Relations Business Partner, you will provide credible, expert advice on ER casework, employment law risks, policy development, organisational change and complex people management issues. You will coach and support managers to manage their teams effectively, improve employee experience and ensure ER practices are inclusive, consistent and aligned to GMCA’s values.

You will support the design, development and implementation of workforce policies and procedures, contribute to ER strategies and improvement plans, and use data and insight to identify trends, inform decision‑making and recommend practical actions. The role will also involve supporting transformation activity, consultation processes, change programmes and initiatives that strengthen manager capability across the organisation.