Employee Relations Specialist – 3-Month Contract
Location: Central London – Hybrid Working
Contract: 3 months
Day Rate: £200–£400 per day via Umbrella, dependent on relevant experience
Start Date: ASAP / by the end of August – maximum 1 week's notice
Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional with a background in the technology sector? We are recruiting for a hands‑on ER Specialist to join a well-established, global technology organisation with a strong presence in the UK.
The organisation operates in a fast-paced and evolving technology environment, supporting businesses with a broad range of IT solutions and services. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative HR function and play a key role in managing a busy and varied ER workload.
The Role
This is a hands‑on role for an experienced HR/ER professional who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and managing a high volume of often complex Employee Relations cases. You will need to be patient, resilient and confident working with a range of stakeholders, while balancing multiple competing priorities and ensuring cases are managed effectively and in line with current employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume and varied Employee Relations caseload from start to finish
- Handle complex ER matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence and other employee issues
- Provide clear and practical advice to managers and stakeholders on complex employment matters
- Monitor and review employment legislation changes and assess their potential impact on HR policies and practices
- Support with TUPE-related activity and employee relations matters
- Manage and respond to queries through the CWS inbox
- Support projects involving the review, creation and implementation of HR templates and documentation
- Create and update HR templates and documentation within Workday
- Ensure ER processes, documentation and practices are compliant, consistent and fit for purpose
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business in a fast-paced technology environment
Essential Candidate Criteria
- Strong and demonstrable Employee Relations experience is essential
- Experience managing a high-volume ER caseload
- Proven experience dealing with complex ER cases independently
- Previous experience within the technology sector is highly desirable
- Workday experience is essential
- Experience using ServiceNow would be advantageous
- Experience supporting TUPE processes and employee matters
- Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and the ability to interpret legislative changes and assess business impact
- Experience reviewing, developing and improving HR templates and documentation
- Comfortable working in a hands‑on role and willing to get involved wherever needed
- Patient, organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Experienced at Advisor/Specialist level, rather than requiring previous management experience
- Available to start ASAP, ideally by the end of August, with a maximum 1-week notice period
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Employee Relations Specialist employer: The Actuary
As a leading player in the life insurance sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and employee development, we provide comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers. Located in a vibrant city, we also promote a healthy work-life balance, making us an attractive employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
