Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
The Advocate Group are working in partnership with a Retail Manufacturer to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major transformation on a 6-Month FTC basis.
This is a key role requiring strong expertise in group and individual consultation processes, TUPE, and UK employment law, with the ability to operate confidently in a complex, change-driven environment.
Role Purpose
You will play a pivotal role in supporting business transformation activity, partnering closely with the Senior ER Manager and HR Business Partners to deliver high-quality employee relations support across impacted business areas.
Key Accountabilities
Partner with the Senior ER Manager and HRBPs to deliver significant business change programmes across relevant areas of the organisation
Provide expert Employee Relations guidance and support to consultation managers
Lead and manage group consultation processes end to end
Deliver individual and group consultations where required
Provide ER advisory and business partnering support across a wide range of employment law matters
Manage and support lifecycle-based employee relations issues linked to transformation activity
Deliver training on people management and ER topics under the direction of the Senior ER Manager
Maintain high standards of case governance, ensuring accurate records, timely updates, and audit-ready documentation
Use HR systems, Microsoft Office, and other technology (including AI tools where appropriate) to improve efficiency and quality while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgement
Candidate Profile
CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent level of experience
Strong hands-on Employee Relations background with proven experience managing complex casework across a broad range of ER matters
Demonstrable experience supporting or delivering transformation and restructuring programmes
Strong understanding of UK and Republic of Ireland employment law
Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make sound recommendations
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and explain complex ER issues clearly to a range of stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office, HR/case management systems, and comfortable using technology, including AI tools, responsibly and effectively
If you’re an experienced ER professional looking to add value in a high-impact transformation environment, we’d be keen to speak with you.
If this sounds like the right fit for your next career move, I’d love to speak with you!
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