Employee Relations Partner - Fixed Term Contract in Leeds

This is an opportunity to join our Employee Relations team as an ER Partner on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

A little more about your role…

• You will partner with business leaders and people managers on employee relations activity within a defined portfolio of business units.
• You will equip people managers by delivering targeted ER upskilling sessions to enable them to manage their teams effectively.
• You will provide expert advice and support on ER cases at all levels of complexity.
• As an ER subject matter expert, you will identify and manage any risks within the employee relations remit – see, spot, mitigate, eliminate and escalate where appropriate.
• Your role will see you engaging with leaders at all levels across WSP UK & Ireland, fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• You will manage Employment Tribunal claims for your business area, ensuring our approach reflects WSP’s commitment to fairness, integrity, and sustainable outcomes.
• You will lead the planning and delivery of organisational change, including TUPE, redundancy, restructuring and office moves.
• You will use data and insights to highlight ER trends and implement solutions to target these within the business.
• You will collaborate with your peers in the ER team to develop a best-in-class approach to employee relations whilst demonstrating the ability to work autonomously on a day-to-day basis.
• You will provide training and upskilling support to the ER Advisors and act as a point of escalation for any cases they are managing within the Portfolio.
• You will support the business in implementing any recommendations or lessons learned on the back of any ER processes.
• You will lean in and support other areas within the ER Team where there is high-volume case management or activity taking place

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…..

• You bring a strong background in ER, with proven experience managing complex cases—disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability.
• Your expertise in change management and up-to-date knowledge of employment law enable you to provide commercially aware, pragmatic advice that supports both business objectives and our people.
• Your communication, coaching, and influencing skills are central to building trusted relationships and enabling leaders to thrive.
• You are skilled at planning, prioritising, and managing multiple priorities with varying degrees of complexity.
• You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

It is essential that you have...

• Working knowledge of TUPE and redundancy legislation.
• Strong background in ER with the ability to manage complex case management at volume and in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional membership of CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent).