Employee Relations Manager

Location: Central Birmingham (2 days home working)
Working Model: Hybrid (with flexible arrangements available)
Salary: £52,462 - £60,842

We’re working with a leading Education establishment on a key hire within their HR team as they look to appoint an Employee Relations Manager. This role will manage a team overseeing all employee relations casework, implement HR policies and procedures, and work closely with Trade Unions and staff representatives.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

• Join an organisation with a people-first culture, sector-leading development initiatives, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and innovation
• Highly visible role with real scope to shape policies, influence decision-making, and collaborate with senior leaders and Trade Unions
• Enjoy a generous holiday package (32 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days), access to the LGPS pension scheme, and a range of family-friendly and wellbeing benefits

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on employee relations casework and Employment Tribunal matters for the organisation
• Creating and delivering employee relations initiatives ensuring robust policies and best practice across the HR team
• Managing and developing a team of Employee Relations Business Partners and Advisors
• Developing and embedding HR standards and KPIs for effective casework management
• Developing an ER case tracking system providing data, trend analyses, and actionable insights
• Delivering training and development for line managers and staff on Employee Relations activities
• Leading the assessment and preparation of Employment cases and representing the organisation with external lawyers and ACAS
• Fostering constructive relationships with Trade Unions and staff representative groups

What You’ll Need

• Strong, dedicated experience in Employee Relations within a unionised environment
• In-depth knowledge of Employment Law, consultation frameworks, and best practice HR policy
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the business
• An inclusive, collaborative, and proactive approach, with a passion for continuous improvement

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