1. Lead high-impact HR and ER initiatives across multiple sites
2. Develop and coach a HR team in a fast-paced, transforming environment
About Our Client
Our client is a major player in the logistics sector, operating across multiple sites with a unionised workforce. With a renewed focus on strengthening employee relations, building HR capability, and delivering positive cultural change, they are seeking a resilient and people-focused ER & HR Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in their transformation journey.
Job Description
3. Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations (ER) issues, ensuring alignment with company policies and employment law
4. Lead and manage complex disciplinary, grievance, and performance management cases fairly and effectively
5. Support managers with PIPs, absence management, flexible working requests, and performance-related issues
6. Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, building strong relationships across the organisation
7. Coach, mentor, and develop a small HR team of 2 (early-career and mid-level staff)
8. Own, review, and update HR policies, processes, and manager guidance documents for compliance and practicality
9. Act as the primary contact for union representatives, fostering positive working relationships and supporting industrial relations activities, including quarterly consultation meetings (e.g., JCC)
10. Maintain accurate records of ER cases and prepare reports for senior management, including Employment Tribunal preparation
11. Develop and deliver training sessions on ER best practices, employment law, and HR policies
12. Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and keep policies up to date with legal and regulatory changes
13. Support the implementation of company-wide HR initiatives and policies
14. Foster a culture of integrity, adaptability, and collaboration within the team
The Successful Applicant
A successful ER Lead should have:
15. CIPD Level 5+ (Level 7 preferred) or equivalent experience
16. Strong hands-on experience in employee relations, preferably with some trade union exposure
17. Proven people management skills, able to coach, develop, and support direct reports
18. Comfortable navigating challenging conversations with employees, managers, and unions
19. Highly adaptable, resilient, and team-oriented with strong integrity
20. Willing to travel regularly across multiple sites
21. Confident in policy creation, process improvement, and building manager capability
What's on Offer
22. A salary of up to £55,000 +£5K car allowance
23. Private medical insurance, dental cover, and a health cash plan
24. Bonus eligibility of up to 13% of your annual salary
If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding ER Lead role, we encourage you to apply today!