Employee Relations Transformation Lead

Employee Relations Transformation Lead – 12‑month fixed‑term contract

FNZ is seeking an Employee Relations Transformation Lead to join our People & Culture team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role offers the chance to lead a large‑scale UK employment law transformation programme, ensuring compliance and organisational readiness across FNZ’s UK operations.

You will lead and influence people transformation activity across the organisation, partnering with Legal, Payroll, HR Systems, Learning & Development and senior business leaders to translate legislative changes into practical frameworks, governance controls, operating models and manager capability initiatives.

• Lead delivery of the UK Employment Rights Reform Programme, translating legislative requirements into sustainable business solutions.
• Manage programme activities, milestones, risks and governance, supporting executive reporting and audit readiness.
• Redesign employment policies, procedures and employee relations frameworks, producing guidance, toolkits and implementation frameworks.
• Plan workforce change readiness, consultation and redundancy planning, and lead implementation of related operational work streams.
• Design and implement governance frameworks and compliance controls, establishing audit‑ready evidence and supporting documentation.
• Develop and deliver manager capability programmes and communication initiatives to embed new policies and frameworks.
• Act as the subject matter expert on complex employee relations and employment law, providing strategic guidance on risks and legislative developments.

• Extensive UK employment law knowledge with proven experience delivering regulatory or HR transformation initiatives.
• Strong programme management and delivery skills, managing multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into business policies and operating models.
• Experience working in highly regulated, governance‑focused environments and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities.

• Ability to lead through ambiguity and complex change.
• Strategic thinking and strong programme leadership.
• Judgement balancing legal, employee and commercial considerations.
• Collaborative, outcomes‑focused approach and strong analytical skills.
• Credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.

• Competitive salary package plus benefits.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Global career opportunities across Europe, North America, South Africa and APAC.
• Private health and life insurance, paid parental and volunteer leave, funded learning and professional development.
• A collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance culture with the chance to lead a high‑profile transformation programme.

FNZ is a global fintech company that partners with leading financial institutions to deliver technology‑enabled wealth management solutions. With thousands of employees across more than 30 countries, FNZ combines innovation, technology and expertise to shape the future of wealth management.