Employee Relations Assistant Manager

We are partnering with a leading professional services organisation to support their recruitment of an Employee Relations Assistant Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on opportunity to provide trusted employee relations advice within a large and complex environment.

The role will suit an experienced ER professional who enjoys working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, guiding the business through complex employee relations matters and contributing to wider people and ER initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert ER advice and guidance across a broad range of employee relations matters, grounded in employment law and commercial best practice
• Independently manage complex ER cases from end to end, applying sound judgement and a pragmatic, business-aligned approach
• Act as a credible subject matter expert, influencing and advising senior stakeholders up to Partner level
• Support the development, review and implementation of ER policies, processes and procedures
• Draft clear, concise reports and recommendation papers for senior stakeholders
• Coach and train HR colleagues and business leaders to build ER capability across the organisation
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the ER function

The Profile

You will be an experienced ER professional who thrives in a fast-paced, professional services environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders.

• Experience in an employee relations and policy-focused role within a large, matrix and professional environment.
• Proven experience of managing ER cases from low level and high volume through to complex grievances and disciplinaries.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels to understand business needs and advise accordingly.
• Experience reviewing and drafting HR policies and implementing effective solutions with strong UK employment law knowledge.

Hybrid working available.