Employee Relations Specialist

HR Employee Relations Specialist

Up to £550 pd.day (Inside IR35)

Canary Wharf (Hybrid)

6-month DRC.

We're hiring a seasoned HR Consultant to deliver high-impact Employee Relations support across the UK and Ireland. This is a hands-on, advisory role where you'll partner closely with HRBPs, business leaders, and legal teams on a range of ER cases and projects.

In this role, you'll:

• Advise on complex ER matters including performance, grievance, absence management, and conduct investigations

• Lead or support the management of TUPE processes and change management initiatives

• Work with Employment Legal teams to ensure compliance with evolving regulations

• Maintain and update HR policies in line with local laws and global standards

• Collaborate with Occupational Health and PHI providers on case resolution and early intervention strategies

• Coach and guide managers through sensitive people issues, promoting best practice and consistency

• Support ER case management across UK, Ireland, and wider EMEA region

• Contribute to global policy reviews, offering local insight and input

• Deliver training or briefings to HR teams and stakeholders on legal or policy changes

• Act as a key point of contact for escalated ER issues requiring nuanced judgment and risk assessment

You'll be part of a regional ER team but also contribute to broader EMEA and global HR initiatives.

What you'll need:

• Strong experience in Employee Relations, ideally within Financial Services

• In-depth knowledge of UK employment law (Irish law a plus)

• Excellent communication, analytical and case management skills

• Ability to work independently, with remote oversight

For more information, please apply below.

Reasonable Adjustments: We understand that there are a wide range of reasons that you may require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process- please let us know in your application how we can best support you.