Employee Relations Manager (Workforce Change & Restructuring)
Location: London 2/3 days onsite Hybrid
Salary Range: Up to 80k per annum
*Experience from an Investment Banking/Banking background is a must*
Brief Summary
Annapurna Recruitment is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to lead HR delivery across complex workforce change and restructuring programmes within a global financial services environment. The role will manage end-to-end HR workstreams covering reorganisations, redundancies, TUPE/LEE transfers, outsourcing, mergers, and senior exits. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape strategic people change across global entities in a highly matrixed, regulated organization.
Essential:
* Strong Employee Relations and/or Investment Banking background
* Proven experience leading complex workforce change programmes (UK and global)
* Skilled in managing TUPE/LEE transfers, redundancies, consultations, and site restructures
* Deep understanding of UK employment law and international employment frameworks
* Strong stakeholder management, change management, and project delivery expertise
* Experience of leading union/works council consultations
* Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills (Excel proficiency)
* Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance in HR
Desirable:
* Familiarity with HR service models or large financial institutions
* Knowledge of reward structures and international HR practices
* Ability to influence senior stakeholders across a matrixed environment
* Clear, professional communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
* Self-starter with a proactive and strategic approach to delivering change