An established, global organisation is seeking an experienced Employee Relations Consultant at AVP level to join its HR function on an interim basis. This role will provide expert ER guidance and hands on support across the UK and Ireland, operating within a fast paced and highly regulated environment

3 - 6 months contract - Hybrid - Based in London

£350 per day PAYE

You will work closely with HR Business Partners, senior leaders and legal colleagues, supporting the effective management of employee relations matters while mitigating legal, financial and reputational risk.

This is a high impact interim opportunity suited to an experienced ER professional who enjoys working at pace, managing complex cases and partnering closely with senior stakeholders in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert, pragmatic advice to managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations matters
• Manage a varied ER caseload including performance management, conduct, grievance, sickness absence and anti harassment cases
• Lead and support ER investigations, advising investigating and hearing managers to ensure fair, consistent and compliant outcomes
• Coach managers on best practice in the application of HR policies and employment law
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal and other HR Centres of Excellence on complex ER matters
• Support business change activity, including incoming and outgoing TUPE processes (terms & conditions review, consultation and policy analysis)
• Keep up to date with UK & Irish employment legislation and contribute to policy updates and reviews
• Liaise with Occupational Health and Permanent Health Insurance providers to support effective absence management and early intervention
• Contribute to regional, EMEA and global HR/ER projects as required
• Provide cover and support to wider ER teams across the UK, Ireland and EMEA when needed

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience working in a high volume, fast paced ER role
• Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish employment law
• Demonstrated experience managing end to end ER cases
• Experience within financial services or a similarly regulated environment is advantageous
• Confident operating within a global, matrixed organisation

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail and deadlines
• Client focused and solutions oriented approach
• Ability to work autonomously with remote management
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast moving environment
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of professionalism and integrity

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates