Interim ER Manager
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Employee Relations Manager to join our client for a period of 6 months to lead and shape a proactive, high-quality ER service within a complex, unionised environment. This role is central to ensuring the organisation maintains positive industrial relations, manages risk effectively, and supports a culture of fairness, inclusion, and accountability.
You will be responsible for delivering expert advice on a wide range of employee relations matters, from individual casework through to large-scale organisational change. Working closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and trade union representatives, you will play a pivotal role in influencing outcomes and maintaining strong relationships across the organisation.
This role requires 3 days a week onsite in central London, with 2 days working from home.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and investigations
- Provide expert, pragmatic advice to senior stakeholders on employment law, policy, and best practice
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with recognised trade unions, leading consultation and negotiation processes
- Support organisational change programmes, including restructures and TUPE where appropriate
- Identify trends and risks within ER activity and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Coach and upskill HR colleagues and line managers to build confidence and capability in managing people issues
- Ensure policies and procedures remain compliant, up-to-date, and aligned with organisational values
You will be an experienced employee relations professional who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a senior ER role within a complex, preferably public sector or similarly regulated environment
- Strong experience working with trade unions, including consultation and negotiation
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application
- Demonstrable experience handling complex and sensitive cases with sound judgement
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- The ability to balance operational delivery with a strategic, forward-thinking approach
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 desirable) or equivalent experience
Please get in touch ASAP if you would like to be considered for this role.
