An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations Lead to join a leading organisation within the engineering sector. This is a key role responsible for shaping and delivering a proactive employee relations strategy, ensuring a fair, consistent, and commercially focused approach across the business.
You will lead a specialist ER team, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and play a critical role in managing complex casework, developing people policies, and maintaining effective relationships with trade unions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Employee Relations team
* Oversee and manage complex and high-risk ER casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, and organisational change
* Act as a senior advisor to HR and business leaders on ER matters
* Develop, review, and implement people policies in line with best practice and employment legislation
* Build and maintain strong relationships with trade unions, supporting consultation and negotiation processes
* Drive consistency and continuous improvement in ER processes and case management
* Analyse ER data and trends to inform strategy and proactive interventions
About You
* Proven experience in an Employee Relations leadership role
* Strong background in managing complex casework within a unionised environment
* Experience leading and developing teams
* In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Strong policy development experience
* Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
This is a permanent hybrid role offering c£55,000 plus package.
If you would like to find out more please apply now!