Senior Employee Relations Manager
Location: Can be based in Leeds, Edinburgh or Bristol
Our client, a leading UK financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping colleague and industrial relations strategy during a period of significant transformation. This is a high-profile opportunity to influence policy, support complex organisational change, and help create an inclusive and engaging colleague experience.
Working closely with senior leaders, recognised trade unions and employee representative forums, you will provide expert advice on industrial and employee relations matters, lead consultation and negotiation activity, and use data-driven insights to influence business outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
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Shaping colleague relations strategy and people policies
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Building trusted relationships with unions, employee forums and senior stakeholders
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Providing expert guidance on complex industrial and employment relations matters
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Supporting large-scale change programmes and business transformation initiatives
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Using insight and data to inform recommendations and decision-making
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Leading high-impact projects and driving continuous improvement
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Managing risk and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice
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Coaching and developing colleagues across the organisation
About you
You will bring significant experience in industrial and employee relations within a large, complex organisation, together with:
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law, industrial relations frameworks and ACAS guidance
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Experience working directly with recognised trade unions and employee representative bodies
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A proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and delivering complex programmes
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Strong analytical skills and confidence using data to inform strategy and decisions
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Experience developing policies, procedures and governance frameworks
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Sound understanding of risk management and organisational change
This role would suit a commercially minded colleague relations professional who enjoys operating at a strategic level while remaining closely connected to business outcomes and colleague experience.
