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