We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations (ER) Consultant to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fast-paced and varied role requiring both strategic ER expertise and hands-on operational delivery across a range of complex cases and people-related projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead on complex ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, and absence cases.
* Provide expert advice on TUPE, mergers & acquisitions, organisational change, and restructures from an ER perspective.
* Support and deliver ER workstreams across wider HR projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy and employment legislation.
* Partner with senior leaders and HR colleagues to manage risk, resolve issues, and promote best practice in people management.
* Prepare high-quality documentation, case summaries, reports, and recommendations.
* Identify ER trends, risks, and opportunities, offering proactive solutions to improve processes and employee outcomes.
About You:
* Strong experience in an ER-focused role, ideally within financial services or another regulated industry.
* Proven background managing complex ER cases and providing expert guidance at pace.
* Solid understanding of TUPE, M&A activity, organisational change, and employment law.
* Able to operate both strategically and operationally, with excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication abilities.
* Proactive, resilient, and able to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
If you are an ER specialist looking for a challenging role with both strategic influence and day-to-day impact, we’d welcome your application