ER Partner/Manager - Interim
Posted 1 week ago by Michael Page on CVLibrary
£70,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
West Midlands
Summary: The role of Senior Employee Relations (ER) Manager or HR Business Partner is a fixed-term position aimed at covering maternity leave within a large, complex, unionised organisation undergoing significant change. The successful candidate will provide expert ER advice, act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, and manage HR Advisors while ensuring compliance with employment legislation. This position requires a strong understanding of UK employment law and a proven track record in managing complex employee relations issues. The role also involves liaising with unions and implementing HR initiatives to enhance employee engagement and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert ER advice on complex and sensitive issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues.
- Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, advising on people strategy and workforce planning.
- Lead or support business transformation, restructuring, and change initiatives.
- Manage and coach HR Advisors to build ER capability across the function.
- Monitor employment legislation and ensure policies and practices remain compliant and up-to-date.
- Support the implementation of HR initiatives that drive engagement and improve employee experience.
- Liaise with Unions and Employee groups.
Key Skills:
- CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with significant HR and ER experience at a senior level.
- Proven track record managing complex employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident influencing and advising senior stakeholders with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Experience in change management, organisational design or restructuring projects is advantageous.
- Collaborative and resilient, with excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
Salary (Rate): £70,000
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: HR