At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex employee relations matters and support organisational change.
- Company: Dynamic multi-site business with a focus on employee engagement.
- Benefits: 12-month maternity cover, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by guiding leaders through challenging people issues.
- Qualifications: Strong background in employee relations and UK employment law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Maternity contract 12 months - Immediate Start
Your new role
This role is focused on managing complex employee relations matters across a regional, multi-site business, partnering closely with senior leaders to minimise risk and strengthen management capability. You will take ownership of high-level casework including disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, TUPE activity, long-term absence and settlement discussions, as well as supporting tribunal preparation alongside external counsel. The role also plays a key part in delivering organisational change, particularly in support of acquisitions and integration activity.
Alongside case management, you will:
- Coach and guide managers through challenging people issues
- Drive consistency in ER processes, policies and decision-making across multiple brands
- Identify trends and risks through ER data and provide practical recommendations
- Lead on absence and capability cases, including occupational health and adjustments
- Deliver training on key ER topics and build overall management confidence
You will also contribute to wider people initiatives, including policy development, integration programmes and cross-functional projects with teams such as Talent, Payroll and Reward.
Overall, it is a hands-on, commercially focused ER role in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong judgement, resilience and a solid grounding in UK employment law.
Employee Relations Business Partner 12mth FTC employer: Hays HR
As an Employee Relations Business Partner with us, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our culture fosters collaboration and innovation, providing you with the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders while managing complex ER matters across multiple sites. With a commitment to continuous development and a focus on meaningful change, we offer a unique chance to make a significant impact within our organisation.
