HR Business Partner – Employee Relations & TUPE (Senior Level)
We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations (ER) Business Partner to provide expert guidance across our organisation and play a pivotal role in upcoming growth programmes. This role offers a unique blend of responsibilities, split between supporting mergers and acquisitions (including TUPE transfers and contract harmonisation) and delivering high-quality ER support to our existing workforce.
While prior M&A experience is beneficial, deep and proven employee relations expertise is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations (50%)
* Act as a trusted advisor to the HR Advisory Team on a wide range of complex ER matters.
* Lead and support casework including disciplinary, grievance, performance, and capability issues.
* Provide risk-based recommendations, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant outcomes.
* Coach and develop managers to build capability in handling people matters effectively.
* Partner with Legal, HR Operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure aligned and consistent ER processes.
* Analyse ER data and trends to identify risks, recommend proactive solutions, and strengthen organisational culture.
Mergers & Acquisitions / TUPE (50%)
* Support the end-to-end TUPE process for incoming acquisitions.
* Contribute to contract standardisation activities during the onboarding of newly acquired entities.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth, compliant transition for affected employees.
* Support consultation planning, due diligence, and integration activity.
* Provide clear, pragmatic ER advice during organisational change.
* Help build internal capability in handling TUPE and wider organisational transitions.
Experience & Capabilities
* Extensive demonstrable experience in employee relations, including managing complex and high-risk cases.
* Strong ability to interpret employment legislation and apply it in a pragmatic, commercially aware manner.
* Able to balance operational detail with strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence advising and influencing senior leaders.
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
* Experience in organisational change, restructuring, or M&A is advantageous but not essential.
* Solutions-focused mindset, with sound judgement and the ability to work at pace.