At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of employee relations and enhance people management practices.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking local government organisation in Tower Hamlets.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic HR team driving significant change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on organisational culture and management practices.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in employee relations and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 73266 - 78090 £ per year.
About The Role
- Fixed Term Contract- 24 months
- Transform employee relations and build a modern, proactive approach to people management
Tower Hamlets is on an exciting journey to create a high-performing, inclusive and modern organisation.
We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Transformation Lead to lead the transformation of our employee relations service, moving the organisation from a reactive case-management culture to a proactive, manager-led approach focused on capability, accountability and organisational performance.
This is a high-profile leadership role with significant influence across the Council.
What you'll do
- Lead the transformation and delivery of employee relations services across the organisation.
- Build a consistent, high-quality approach to employee relations, policy and practice.
- Manage complex and high-risk employee relations matters.
- Act as the Council's senior HR representative for employment tribunals and legal proceedings.
- Reduce case backlogs and improve service performance.
- Develop management capability and confidence in handling people issues.
- Use data and workforce insight to drive improvement and mitigate organisational risk.
- Work closely with Trade Unions, Legal Services and senior leaders on complex workforce challenges.
What we're looking for
You will be an experienced employee relations leader with a strong track record of managing complex casework, leading teams and delivering transformation.
You will bring
- Extensive knowledge of employment law and employee relations practice.
- Significant experience managing complex and high-risk ER matters.
- Experience leading professional employee relations teams.
- Strong stakeholder and trade union engagement skills.
- Experience of employment tribunals and legal case management.
- A passion for improving management practice and organisational culture.
- The ability to create change while maintaining credibility and trust.
Why join us?
- Lead one of the most significant people transformation programmes in local government.
- Influence culture and management practice at scale.
- Build a modern employee relations service fit for the future.
- Be part of an ambitious HR & OD leadership team driving lasting change.
Help shape a culture where people, performance and fairness go hand in hand.
- Our Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
- Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
- Staff money‑saving schemes (e. g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
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