Employee Relations Manager (FTC)
£38,000 - £42,000 | Hybrid | Birmingham
Fixed-Term Contract
Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for resolving complex people challenges and driving positive employee outcomes? We're looking for an Employee Relations Advisor/Consultant to join a values-led organisation undergoing significant growth and change.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and elevate how employee relations is delivered across a busy, multi-site organisation - providing expert guidance, strengthening consistency, and influencing key people practices.
In This Role, You Will:
* Take ownership of complex and sensitive employee relations cases - from conduct and grievance to absence, capability, and organisational change.
* Be the go-to advisor for colleagues in HR and management, offering confident, well-informed support on a broad range of ER matters.
* Design and implement user-friendly tools, templates and frameworks that simplify and standardise ER handling across the organisation.
* Support policy and process development to ensure the organisation remains compliant, inclusive and forward-thinking - especially around family-friendly policies.
* Contribute to broader HR transformation projects, including job levelling, occupational health improvements, and policy modernisation.
* Partner with the wider HR team to develop meaningful data insights and dashboards that shape decisions and drive smarter case management.
What You'll Bring:
* Strong expertise in UK employee relations, with a track record of navigating complex casework confidently and independently.
* A practical understanding of employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to interpret and apply it in a real-world setting.
* A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset - you're someone who anticipates challenges and addresses them constructively.
* Experience working collaboratively across HR teams and with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and evolving environment.
* A clear communicator who brings clarity, structure and calm to high-pressure or sensitive situations.
Why Join?
You'll be part of a dedicated people function that values continuous improvement, open collaboration, and putting people at the heart of decision-making. This is your chance to bring real value, shape meaningful change, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive workplace culture.
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