Head of Employee Relations
Location: London (3–4 days per week) with occasional regional travel
Industry: International Transportation
Organisation Scale: c.30,000 employees
An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join a leading international transportation organisation as Head of Employee Relations.
This is a pivotal role within the People & Culture leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO) and overseeing a small, high-performing team.
As a senior HR leader, you will partner with key stakeholders across the business to shape and deliver a cohesive, inclusive employee relations strategy. You’ll also contribute to the development of the wider HR and people agenda at both operational and group levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to Directors and the senior management team on complex employee relations matters.
- Lead and manage organisational change initiatives, including restructures and TUPE processes.
- Design and implement an effective industrial relations (IR) strategy.
- Build and embed a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP).
- Provide expert guidance and coaching to HR leads and Managing Directors across the business.
- Deliver training on employee relations, workplace ethics, and relevant regulations.
About You:
- Proven experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders in complex, fast-paced, multi-site environments.
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale change and organisational transformation.
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
- Strong analytical skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate sensitive issues with discretion and diplomacy.
This role offers the chance to shape the employee relations landscape in a dynamic, people-focused organisation committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
Contact Detail:
BIE Executive Recruiting Team