IMPORTANT: Must have full right to work in the UK: ILR / British passport
Hybrid: 3 days per week in office
Location: London or at a commutable distance
Hiring process: 3 stage interviews
1st stage with local leader + ER
2nd stage - HM and someone in the team
3rd stage - HR head of
Salary: £100,000 Gross/a DOE + 20% bonus + amazing benefits package
Are you an experienced Employee Relations specialist ready to lead at scale in a global organisation?
We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager – Employee Relations to lead the ER function across UK & Ireland, partnering with HR, Legal, and business leaders to create a fair, compliant, and high-performing workplace.
🔹 What you’ll be doing
* Lead the Employee Relations strategy for UK&I, acting as the SME on all ER matters
* Manage complex ER cases including grievances, disciplinaries, investigations, and terminations
* Partner with HR and Legal to ensure compliance with UK employment law
* Drive and enhance ER policies, processes, and governance frameworks
* Lead workplace and whistleblower investigations
* Support leaders on performance management, conflict resolution, and absence management
* Deliver coaching and training to managers to strengthen ER capability
* Analyse ER trends and implement proactive interventions
* Promote a positive culture aligned with company values
* Engage with labour authorities and unions (where applicable)
🔹 What we’re looking for
✅ Over 10 years’ HR experience with strong Employee Relations expertise in the UK
✅Size of organisation min 15,000 employees with main focus on Employee Relations for the past years
✅ Proven experience handling complex ER cases and investigations
✅ Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices
✅ Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
✅ Resilient, decisive, and comfortable in a busy environment
✅ Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
✅IT / Tech industry experience in mid-large companies (over 300 people) is essential
💡 Exposure to Ireland or Continental Europe ER practices is a plus
💼 Why join us?
* Lead ER strategy for a major international organisation
* High visibility with senior leadership stakeholders
* Opportunity to shape culture, compliance, and workplace practices at scale
* Collaborative, dynamic, and growth-focused environment
📩 Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Apply now or get in touch!