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ER Manager

Sutton Coldfield Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
We are proud to partner with a leading organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape ER strategy, support employee well-being, and ensure fair and legally compliant workplace practices in a sensitive and meaningful industry.
  • Make a difference
  • Drive ER strategy

About Our Client

We are proud to partner with a leading organisation to recruit an Employee Relations Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape ER strategy, support employee well-being, and ensure fair and legally compliant workplace practices in a sensitive and meaningful industry.

Job Description

As Employee Relations Manager, you will:

  • Provide pragmatic and commercially focused ER advice across the organisation.
  • Lead on complex disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, and redundancy cases.
  • Manage ACAS conciliation and employment tribunal claims, ensuring effective risk assessment and resolution.
  • Coach and influence line managers to enhance people management capabilities.
  • Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in line with UK employment law.
  • Analyse HR data and MI to identify risks and drive strategic interventions.
  • Work closely with trade unions and employee representatives, where applicable.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven ER expertise - Strong track record handling complex ER cases, including tribunals and change management.
  • Leadership & Influence - Ability to coach, mentor, and develop an ER team while influencing stakeholders.
  • Regulatory Knowledge - Understanding of FCA, CMA, TUPE, redundancy, and employment law.
  • Strategic Thinker - Able to analyse workforce data and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Exceptional Communication - Skilled in mediation, negotiation, and relationship-building.
  • Degree qualified (CIPD or equivalent experience preferred).
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Strong analytical skills and HR data interpretation experience.



What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working of circa 3 days office and 2 home per week
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension
  • Free Parking



This is a unique opportunity to lead in a fast-paced, regulated environment, making a real impact while working in a sector that truly values compassion and integrity.

Contact
Naima Hussain
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6692073
Phone number
+44 121 230 9366

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Employee Relations
Sector
Business Services
Location
Sutton Coldfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Naima Hussain
Consultant phone
+44 121 230 9366
Job reference
JN-032025-6692073