Job Description
Role: Head of Employee Relations
Type: Fixed Term Contract or Permanent
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hybrid or Remote: Hybrid working (City-based campus with occasional travel)
Location: West Midlands
Sellick Partnership is partnering with a respected higher education organisation to recruit a Head of Employee Relations on a fixed-term or permanent basis.
The postholder will play a key role in driving a positive and productive work climate, strengthening employee engagement, and supporting managers in building trust-based relationships across the organisation. They will also work in partnership with HR and management teams to deliver effective change projects and ensure strategies supporting the employee voice are successfully implemented.
The responsibilities of the Head of Employee Relations will be:
1. Provide strategic advice and guidance to senior leaders on complex employee relations issues.
2. Lead on the design, implementation, and review of employment policies and procedures.
3. Build strong partnerships with recognised trade unions, fostering a positive and collaborative ER climate.
4. Oversee and support complex change management projects across mult...