Employee Relations Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Retail Head Office - Human Resources & Talent |
| Salary | GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35528_1771248815 |
- Description
Employee Relations Manager | Large, multi-site business
We are partnering with a well-established, fast-paced business to appoint an experienced Employee Relations Manager into a senior, influential role within the People function.
This position sits at the heart of the ER service, acting as the escalation point for complex and high-risk cases, while also supporting the wider People Advice team. It's a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating at pace, influencing senior leaders and shaping best practice across a large and diverse organisation.
What you will be doing
- Acting as the first point of escalation for complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and whistleblowing matters
- Providing expert, commercially focused advice to senior leaders on high-risk and sensitive cases
- Managing your own portfolio of senior and complex cases, including those involving senior managers and group functions
- Supporting business change activity, including redundancy programmes and TUPE processes
- Overseeing ER governance and ensuring policies remain compliant with UK employment law
- Coaching and mentoring People Advisors to build capability and confidence
- Analysing ER data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive intervention
- Supporting the design and delivery of ER training for managers
They will have/be:
- Significant ER experience within a complex, fast-paced organisation
- Experience operating within a centralised ER or advisory model
- Strong practical knowledge of UK employment law
- Confident advising senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
- Experience handling settlement agreements and tribunal preparation
- Experience supporting organisational change
- A calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- CIPD Level 5 is desirable
- Experience within a unionised environment would be advantageous
Why this role
This is a senior ER position with real visibility and impact. You will have the opportunity to shape service delivery, influence leadership capability and play a key role in driving a consistent and high-quality employee experience across the business.
If you enjoy complex casework, stakeholder influence and leading from the front in employee relations, this could be a strong next step.
Salary up to £60,000 + benefits
Please apply with your most up to date CV.BH35528