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Head of Employee Relations

Wolverhampton Permanent £65,000 - £70,876 per year View Job Description
Lead the Employee Relations function for a large, complex organisation, providing expert advice on employee relations, employment law, organisational change and trade union engagement. Partner with senior leaders to shape people policy, manage complex casework and drive a proactive, consistent and solutions-focused approach to employee relations across the organisation.
  • Opportunity to lead and shape the Employee Relations agenda
  • Do you have experience working closely with Trade Unions?

About Our Client



I'm currently partnering with a large and well-established Not for Profit organisation to recruit a Head of Employee Relations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ER leader to shape and drive the employee relations agenda within a complex, values-led organisation.

The role is based in Wolverhampton, 2 days a week onsite.

Job Description



As Head of Employee Relations, you will lead the ER function, providing strategic and operational expertise across a broad range of employee relations matters. You'll work closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues and trade union representatives to foster positive working relationships, manage organisational risk and ensure a consistent, fair and commercially focused approach to ER across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading on complex and high-profile disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management and absence cases.

* Developing and delivering the organisation's Employee Relations strategy, policies and frameworks.

* Providing expert employment law advice and guidance to senior stakeholders.

* Supporting organisational change programmes, restructures and consultation processes.

* Building trusted relationships with leaders and coaching managers to effectively manage people issues.

* Maintaining positive relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.

* Using ER data and insights to identify trends, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement.

The Successful Applicant

  • You'll be an experienced Employee Relations professional with a strong track record of leading complex ER functions within a large and complex organisation.
  • Extensive experience leading Employee Relations teams and services.
  • Expertise across employment law, ER strategy and complex case management.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level.
  • Experience supporting organisational change, restructures and transformation programmes.
  • Positive experience of working with recognised trade unions.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused and pragmatic approach.
  • Experience within the Public Sector or Not for Profit sector.

What's on Offer

  • 30 days annual leave plus concessionary days, including a Christmas shutdown period
  • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%
  • Enhanced sick pay scheme of up to 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Gym membership discounts and access schemes
  • Healthcare cashback plan
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free will-writing service
  • Fee-free mortgage advice



If you're looking for an opportunity to shape employee relations strategy, influence senior stakeholders and lead a high-performing ER function within a purpose-driven organisation, I'd be keen to hear from you.

Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118357
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Employee Relations
Sector
Not For Profit
Where
Wolverhampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-102026-7118357