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Employee Relations Manager, West Midlands
Client:
Bruin
Location:
West Midlands
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
26.08.2025
Expiry Date:
10.10.2025
Job Description:
Are you an experienced ER professional with a passion for driving positive employee experiences, managing complex employee relations cases, and delivering impactful people projects?
Our client, a respected and forward-thinking financial services organisation, is looking for a People Partner (Employee Relations & Projects) to join their dynamic and collaborative People Team. This role is critical in supporting both day-to-day employee relations activity and the delivery of strategic HR initiatives that shape the future of their organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as a trusted advisor to managers on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and best practice.
* Lead investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, performance improvement plans, and other casework.
* Provide coaching and support to line managers to build confidence and capability in managing people matters.
* Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
* Support and lead HR projects and change initiatives (e.g., policy development, organisational change, employee engagement, well-being programmes).
* Use data insights to identify ER trends, recommend proactive interventions, and support continuous improvement.
* Partner with wider HR teams (Talent, Reward, L&D) to deliver integrated people solutions aligned with business strategy.
About You:
* Proven experience in a generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations, ideally within financial or professional services.
* Comfortable managing a wide range of complex ER cases with sound judgement and attention to detail.
* Track record of delivering or contributing to HR/people-related projects.
* Commercial mindset with the ability to balance business needs with employee experience.
* Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
* Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
* CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
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