ER Manager

Employee Relations Manager Manchester City Centre - Hybrid Working 12-Month Fixed Term Contract £50,000 per annum

We're partnering with a people-focused organisation to recruit an experienced Employee Relations Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a key leadership role within a progressive People function, responsible for leading the Employee Relations team and driving a fair, consistent and commercially focused approach to employee relations across the business.

You'll be the go-to expert for complex ER matters, partnering with senior stakeholders to provide pragmatic advice and guidance while ensuring an exceptional employee experience. Alongside managing escalated cases, you'll lead, coach and develop a dedicated ER team, helping to create a high-performing and customer-focused function.

This opportunity would suit an experienced ER professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Advisors and Administrators, driving high standards and continuous improvement

Oversee the delivery of employee relations support across the business, ensuring consistency and best practice

Manage and advise on complex and high-risk employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, investigations and organisational change

Act as the escalation point for sensitive and challenging employee relations matters

Build strong relationships with senior leaders and managers, providing commercially focused HR guidance and support

Support and coach managers to effectively manage employee relations issues and improve people management capability

Ensure policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently and fairly

Analyse employee relations trends and data, providing insight and recommendations to key stakeholders

Produce regular reporting and updates for senior leadership teams

Contribute to wider People projects and organisational initiatives

Stay abreast of employment law developments and emerging HR best practice

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring significant employee relations experience gained within a complex and fast-moving environment.

Essential Requirements

Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence and build credibility at senior management level

Proven experience managing a team responsible for handling employee relations cases

Demonstrable experience managing complex employee relations matters from start to resolution

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application

Experience providing commercially balanced HR advice to managers and leaders

Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills

Strong analytical skills with the ability to use HR data and insights to drive decision-making

Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

Salary of £50,000

Enhanced benefits package

Hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)