Employee Relations Manager - #2171219

Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking to take ownership of complex and high-impact people matters within a professional, fast-paced environment?

Salary up to £80k + Benefits

Birmingham office base location - 2-3 days per week on-site

We are seeking an Employee Relations Manager within professional services to lead on a broad range of employee relations cases, providing expert guidance to senior stakeholders on matters including disciplinary and grievance issues, performance management, absence, discrimination and organisational change.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases from investigation through to resolution.
• Provide expert advice on UK employment law, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Support restructures, redundancies, TUPE transfers, and wider organisational change programmes.
• Coach and influence Partners, Directors, managers, and HR colleagues on best practice people management.
• Review and develop HR policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Analyse ER trends and data to support strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to People projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop HR team members while promoting a positive and psychologically safe workplace culture.

About You

• Proven experience at HR Manager or Employee Relations Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experienced in managing complex and high-risk ER cases.
• Confident influencing and building relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and solutions focused.
• Experience within professional services, financial services, or another regulated environment is desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience using HR systems and data to inform decisions.

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