ER Specialist
Posted Today by 1773548331
£500 Per day
Inside
Onsite
City of London, London
Summary: The role of Employee Relations Specialist involves providing expert guidance on employee relations matters within a leading global financial services firm. This temporary position, initially for six months, supports the HR team in managing complex employee lifecycle issues and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The specialist will coach managers and drive employee engagement while participating in policy improvement initiatives. This position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer expert advice on employee relations topics, including performance management, conduct, grievances, absences, and disciplinary matters
- Manage sensitive or complex cases with professionalism, sound judgement, and discretion
- Coach managers to build confidence and capability while reinforcing accountability and consistency
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and relevant employment laws, collaborating closely with Legal and HR teams as needed
- Drive employee engagement and support organisational change initiatives from an ER perspective
- Participate in reviewing and improving HR policies, processes, and ER practices to strengthen overall capability
Key Skills:
- Experience in employee relations or employment law
- Experience within financial services or another highly regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage sensitive matters confidentially
- Experience in a regulated, matrixed, or international environment preferred
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: City of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
Employee Relations Specialist – 6 month initial contract (potential for extension/perm)
I’m partnering with a leading global financial services firm to appoint an Employee Relations Specialist on an initial 6-month contract, supporting its growing European business. This is a great opportunity to join a high-performing HR team within a well-respected organisation as it continues to expand its footprint.
This ER specialist plays a key role providing expert guidance to managers across the full employee lifecycle – advising on complex ER matters, strengthening manager capability, and ensuring consistent people practices in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer expert advice on employee relations topics, including performance management, conduct, grievances, absences, and disciplinary matters
- Manage sensitive or complex cases with professionalism, sound judgement, and discretion
- Coach managers to build confidence and capability while reinforcing accountability and consistency
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and relevant employment laws, collaborating closely with Legal and HR teams as needed
- Drive employee engagement and support organisational change initiatives from an ER perspective
- Participate in reviewing and improving HR policies, processes, and ER practices to strengthen overall capability
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in employee relations or employment law
- Experience within financial services or another highly regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to manage sensitive matters confidentially
- Experience in a regulated, matrixed, or international environment preferred
Details
- Full time role (4 days per week in office)
- 6 months initially, potential for extension
- City of London
Please contact bethhicks@oakleafpartnership.com for more details.
