**NEW JOB ALERT **
Bright Horizons UK is hiring
Head of Employee Relations
Where you need to be Located: Midlands – with regular travel to our offices (HO in Northampton and London)
Type: Hybrid | Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours)
Salary: £DOE plus car allowance
Reports to: HR Operations Director
Are you passionate about creating workplaces where people thrive and leaders feel empowered? If you’re ready to shape the future of Employee Relations and make a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead at Bright Horizons.
Why This Role Matters:
This is a high-profile position at the heart of our People Strategy. You’ll drive the development and delivery of a best-in-class ER service, ensuring operational excellence, mitigating risk, and empowering managers to lead inclusively. Your work will directly impact our culture, safeguarding commitments, and HEART values.
What You Will Do:
* Lead Strategy: Design and implement a progressive ER strategy aligned with organisational goals.
* Expert Advisory: Provide guidance on complex ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, supporting tribunal cases and disputes.
* Policy Innovation: Develop and maintain forward-thinking HR policies and processes.
* Change Leadership: Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and acquisitions.
* Data Driven Insights: Analyse ER trends and deliver actionable insights to inform decision-making.
* Team Development: Lead and inspire a high-performing ER team.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven experience in transforming ER functions and managing complex cases.
* Deep knowledge of UK employment law and compliance.
* Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
* CIPD Level 7 and relevant education
* Experience in regulated sectors (childcare or similar) is highly desirable.
Why Bright Horizons?
Join a company that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on our people and culture.
📩 Ready to lead the way? Apply now and help us shape the future of Employee Relations ann.watson@brighthorizons.co.uk