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Employee Relations Manager

ManchesterFull-time2026-09-03 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Expert Employee Relations specialist providing advice to HR colleagues and business leaders on complex people matters, conducting investigations, and managing cases to foster a positive workplace culture.

Role type

Senior IC Employee Relations Manager

Builds

Positive workplace experiences, fair and consistent resolution of employee issues, and global HR policy frameworks

Domain

Professional Services / UK Employment Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

UK employment law expertise, complex case management, workplace investigations, policy development, training and coaching, commercial decision-making, stakeholder influence

Preferred skills

Project management, AI tool utilization, data trend analysis

Technologies

AI tools

Responsibilities

Provide specialist advice on conduct, complaints, conflict, sickness absence, and performance management; Lead and resolve complex ER cases; Conduct global workplace investigations; Lead global HR policy ownership and archiving project; Support development of employment policies; Deliver ER training and coaching to managers; Monitor employment law developments; Contribute to HR function continuous improvement

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC