Job Description
HOT NEW JOB! Contract Role - Employment Relations Expert
December Start - Fast-Growing FinTech Company
Location: Cardiff (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Contract Length: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Start
Day Rates: Competitive, aligned to experience and role scope.
Join the revolution in fintech! Our client isn't just building new banking products, they are shaping the future of financial technology. As an Employee Relations Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in creating a workplace where innovation thrives and people feel empowered. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges, influencing culture and driving positive change, this is your opportunity to make an impact!
What you will do:
* Be the ER expert: Advise leaders and managers on complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and regulatory compliant outcomes.
* Shape the culture: Champion an inclusive, high-performance environment through proactive engagement and strong communication.
* Lead investigations: Manage sensitive grievance, disciplinary and whistleblowing cases with integrity and discretion.
* Drive change: Support organisational transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
* Coach and influence: Partner with senior stakeholders to mitigate risk and embed best practices.
* Innovate processes: Identify opportunities to streamline ER frameworks and enhance employee experience.
* Champion data: Deliver insights through accurate ER reporting and trend analysis to inform strategic decisions.
* Resolve conflicts: Use mediation and facilitation skills to address issues informally and constructively.
Skills and experience:
* Proven experience managing complex ER cases end-to-end in a high-growth or large-scale organisation.
* Deep knowledge of UK & International employment law, ACAS guidelines and HR best practice.
* Strong track record of advising and influencing senior leaders on ER strategy and risk management.
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
* Accredited mediation skills or demonstrable experience in workplace mediation.
* Ability to balance compliance with commercial objectives in a fast-moving, innovative business.