ER Partner/Manager - Interim

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Employee Relations (ER) Manager or HR Business Partner to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a pivotal role supporting a diverse workforce across multiple sites, ensuring effective delivery of employee relations strategies and business partnering.

Client Details

The client is a large complex unionised organisation going through a large period of change

Description

• Provide expert ER advice on complex and sensitive issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues.

• Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, advising on people strategy and workforce planning.

• Lead or support business transformation, restructuring, and change initiatives.

• Manage and coach HR Advisors to build ER capability across the function.

• Monitor employment legislation and ensure policies and practices remain compliant and up-to-date.

• Support the implementation of HR initiatives that drive engagement and improve employee experience

• Liaise with Unions and Employee groups

Profile

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with significant HR and ER experience at a senior level.

• Proven track record managing complex employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment.

• Confident influencing and advising senior stakeholders with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.

• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.

• Experience in change management, organisational design or restructuring projects is advantageous.

• Collaborative and resilient, with excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

Job Offer

• Competitive salary

• Excellent benefits package

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Supportive, values-led environment