Employee Relations Manager

£60,000 - £65,000 plus car or car allowance

Elevation HR are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join one of our clients and take ownership of all employee relations activity across the business. This is a hands‑on, influential role where you’ll manage complex casework, support a team of 3, and play a key part in organisational change.

If you’re comfortable working in a unionised environment and have experience handling TUPE and change programmes, this role will give you the scope to really make an impact.

• Leading on a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and investigations
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior managers on ER matters and risk mitigation
• Managing and developing a team of 3 ER/HR professionals
• Building strong, effective relationships with trade union representatives
• Leading and supporting TUPE transfers, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions
• Playing a key role in organisational change projects, including restructures, consultations, and redundancies
• Supporting and leading on negotiations and collective consultations
• Ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment law
• Analysing ER trends and driving proactive, preventative solutions

• Solid experience in an Employee Relations Manager (or similar) role
• Proven experience working in a unionised environment (essential)
• Hands‑on experience managing TUPE processes and organisational change programmes
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing or mentoring a small team
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence, challenge, and build credibility at all levels
• Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive, complex situations

If this sounds like you then apply today!