Reference: 4832787Job ID: 5420766Posted: 2026-10-19Closing date: 2027-01-16Location: LondonSalary: Competitive Salary (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Banking & Financial Services / Employee RelationsCompany: HaysConsultant: Emily AshfordHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: of Employee Relations, Financial ServicesLondon | Hybrid | Competitive Salary & PackageYour new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a large, complex organisation undergoing significant change as its Head of Employee Relations.
Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.
Your new roleAs Head of Employee Relations, you will take ownership of the organisation's ER agenda, leading a team of Employee Relations professionals and ensuring the function continues to deliver a high-quality service to the wider workforce.
This is much broader than a traditional ER case management position.
You will operate as a strategic ER leader, partnering with senior stakeholders including the Executive Committee, C-Suite, People Leadership Team, People Directors and senior business leaders.
You will provide credible challenge, influence key decisions and navigate complex organisational dynamics. Acting as the organisation's senior Employee Relations subject-matter expert, you will oversee complex and high-profile ER matters while setting clear direction for the function, developing team capability and ensuring effective delegation. You will also have the opportunity to step back from day-to-day operational delivery, identify strategic priorities, influence outcomes and drive continuous improvement across Employee Relations.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed as Head of Employee Relations, you will bring: Significant experience leading an Employee Relations function within a large, complex organisation.
Must have experience working within Financial services / FCA regulated environments. A strong technical ER background with experience managing complex, high-risk and sensitive employee relations matters.
Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience operating with Executive and C-Suite audiences.
Strong people leadership capability, particularly around team development, communication and delegation.
Confidence operating within politically complex environments and balancing competing stakeholder priorities. A strategic mindset combined with the ability to execute effectively and maintain operational excellence.
What you'll get in returnThis is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a critical people function and operate at a highly influential level within a large organisation going through considerable change.
The role offers: A competitive base salary and generous benefits package.
Hybrid working, 3 days in officeInterested? xgikmsk If you are an experienced ER Leader looking for a new opportunity, apply now for a confidential conversation.
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- Emily Ashford
Head of Employee Relations in Vauxhall employer: Hays
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