Job Title: Employee Relations Specialist

Location: London - 3 to 4 days on-site

Duration: 5 months

Rate: £525 per day via umbrella company

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Specialist to join our team on a 5-month contract. Working closely with the wider ER team, you will provide expert guidance and support to HR colleagues and line managers across a range of employee relations matters. This role is based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues including performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases, sickness absence, and occupational health.
• Manage and lead core ER processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies.
• Conduct investigations and draft outcome letters and recommendations for grievance and disciplinary cases.
• Support and advise on formal performance management processes, including documentation and case handling.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to promote positive employee relations across the UK business.
• Stay up to date with UK employment legislation and ER trends, advising HR and business leaders accordingly.
• Support the Head of ER and team members on ER-related initiatives and projects.
• Deliver ER training sessions to HR teams and line managers.
• Coach and upskill managers in conflict resolution, communication, and ER best practices.
• Ensure all ER matters are handled efficiently, professionally, and in line with company policy.
• Draft and update policy guides and employment-related documentation.
• Lead or support on ER-related projects as required.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in employee relations within a fast-paced financial services environment.
• Proven track record in managing complex ER cases and implementing policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in complex situations.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Comfortable working with data and able to quickly assimilate information from various sources.

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Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.