Employee Relations Partner

UK

What's the Role?

Our client, a leading UK bank, is seeking a Employee Relations Partner to help shape a positive, fair, and inclusive workplace. You’ll support managers and the People Team through complex organisational change, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, ACAS guidance, and internal policies. As a trusted escalation point, you’ll provide expert ER advice, mentor People Advisors, and drive continuous improvement-making a meaningful impact on the overall employee experience.

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Location

Hybrid - London, Cardiff, Southampton OR Manchester offices (3 days p/w)

Rate

c£380 per day (Inside IR35)

Hours

Standard Business Hours

Start

ASAP

Duration

Initial 6 month contract

Responsibilities

  • Support managers and the People Team on complex organisational change initiatives.
  • Ensure best practice and compliance with UK employment law, ACAS guidelines, and internal policies.
  • Facilitate strong communication between leaders and colleagues to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Ensure accurate reporting of ER data for robust analytics, including trend analysis and insights.
  • Act as an escalation point for People Partners and People Advisors on complex ER matters.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes for better employee experience.
  • Coach and mentor the People Advisors in complex ER case management to promote knowledge transfer.
  • Utilise mediation to resolve issues informally through facilitated conversations.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

  • Significant experience as an ER Specialist or Advisor, managing a high volume of complex and high-risk ER cases end-to-end, preferably within a fast-paced or large organisation.
  • Deep knowledge of UK employment law, ACAS codes of practice, and best-practice HR policies and procedures.
  • Proven ability to conduct thorough, impartial, and sensitive workplace investigations,
  • including whistleblowing and complex grievances.
  • Demonstrable track record of advising and coaching senior stakeholders and managers effectively on ER matters, risk mitigation, and policy application.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Experience in a heavily unionised environment and managing collective consultation processes.
  • Accredited mediation skills or experience in formal workplace mediation.
  • Experience contributing to the development and implementation of ER policy and training
  • A pragmatic, commercially focused approach to ER, balancing legal compliance with business objectives and employee engagement.
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