ER Manager

  • Location
    Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Financial services, Legal, Professional services, Real estate, Staffing/recruiting
  • Salary
    GBP70000 - GBP85000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2026-11-23

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation, with the appointment of an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join its established HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ER specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to navigate
sensitive people matters. The role will take ownership of a broad range of employee relations activity, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes whilst supporting a positiveemployee experience.

As Employee Relations Manager, you will lead on complex and high-risk employee relations cases, providing expert guidance to managers and HR colleagues
across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing end-to end employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability,
    performance, conduct and absence matters.
  • Providing expert advice on employment legislation, company policies and best
    practice.
  • Conducting and overseeing workplace investigations and producing detailed
    investigation reports.
  • Supporting, coaching and guiding managers through complex employee issues.
  • Preparing and reviewing case documentation, outcome letters and records.
  • Monitoring case progress to ensure matters are resolved efficiently and within agreed timelines.
  • Identifying ER trends, mitigating risk and driving best practice across the organisation.
  • Supporting the development of a positive, high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.

To be considered, you must have:

  • Significant experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience conducting complex investigations and producing high-quality reports.
  • The ability to manage sensitive and high-risk cases independently.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Strong written communication and attention to detail.
  • A pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.

Desirable:

  • Experience within professional services, financial services, consulting or a similarly
    regulated and complex change environment.
  • Exposure to supporting employee relations activity across multiple jurisdictions.

This role offers the chance to join a well established business wit a strong reputation and
collaborative culture at a time of exciting change. You will work alongside an experience HR

team, partnering with senior leaders to influence key people decisions and make a tangible
impact on employee experience and organisational effectiveness.

This role offers autonomy and excellent career prospects.

Competitive salary and hybrid working, central Manchester.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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