Senior Employee Relations Manager

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employee Relations professional to join a large, complex medical organisation as a Senior Employee Relations Manager. You will provide specialist advice, lead a dedicated HR team and partner with senior stakeholders on complex people matters.

Key responsibilities

• Managing complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence and change management cases.
• Providing expert advice on employment law, HR policies and best practice.
• Leading and developing a team of Employee Relations Advisors.
• Supporting senior managers through formal hearings, investigations and appeals.
• Representing management at appeal hearings and Employment Tribunals where required.
• Building effective relationships with senior leaders, managers and Trade Union representatives.
• Designing and delivering management and HR training programmes.
• Reviewing and developing HR policies and procedures.
• Leading and supporting workforce projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputising for the Head of Employee Relations when required.

Required profile

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR experience).
• Significant experience managing complex Employee Relations cases.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience managing or leading HR professionals.
• Outstanding communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge at senior level.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Experience delivering management training and supporting organisational change.
• Experience within a clinical/medical or another large, unionised organisation (highly advantageous).

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative HR team.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a large, values‑led organisation.