What you’ll do
* Lead complex, sensitive and high‑risk employee relations cases for employees and partners, managing investigations and outcomes end to end in a fair, consistent and policy‑aligned manner.
* Act as a senior escalation point within the ER team, providing cover for the Senior Manager on critical cases and supporting ER specialists through coaching, guidance and quality oversight.
* Contribute to ER and policy‑related projects and initiatives that strengthen the firm’s culture, governance and people practices.
* Advise and influence HR colleagues, managers and senior stakeholders on ER matters, focusing on risk management, confidentiality and compliance, and seek specialist advice when appropriate.
* Provide ER expertise on redundancy and restructuring programmes, working closely with HR on approach, timelines, communications and risk.
* Use ER data, insights and case‑management systems to identify themes, emerging risks and improvement opportunities, supporting continuous improvement and robust governance across ER activity.
What you’ll bring
* Strong technical expertise in employee relations and employment policy, demonstrated by relevant professional experience.
* Experience managing complex ER cases and advising a wide range of stakeholders with professionalism and credibility.
* Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing.
* Experience coaching and supporting managers and HR colleagues on ER matters, including constructively challenging decisions when required.
* Analytical capability, with experience using ER data and insights to inform decisions, identify trends and support business outcomes.
* Experience contributing to people‑related projects, change initiatives or policy development within a complex organisational environment.
What’s in it for you
* Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
* Flexible, hybrid working policy
* Generous bonus scheme
* Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
* Holiday exchange scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced parental leave
* Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
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