ER Partner/Manager - Interim

West Midlands Temporary £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Employee Relations (ER) Manager or HR Business Partner to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a pivotal role supporting a diverse workforce across multiple sites, ensuring effective delivery of employee relations strategies and business partnering.
  • Interim contract
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

The client is a large complex unionised organisation going through a large period of change

Job Description



  • Provide expert ER advice on complex and sensitive issues, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues.


  • Act as a strategic business partner to senior leaders, advising on people strategy and workforce planning.


  • Lead or support business transformation, restructuring, and change initiatives.


  • Manage and coach HR Advisors to build ER capability across the function.


  • Monitor employment legislation and ensure policies and practices remain compliant and up-to-date.


  • Support the implementation of HR initiatives that drive engagement and improve employee experience
  • Liaise with Unions and Employee groups



The Successful Applicant



  • CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with significant HR and ER experience at a senior level.


  • Proven track record managing complex employee relations issues in a fast-paced environment.


  • Confident influencing and advising senior stakeholders with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach.


  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.


  • Experience in change management, organisational design or restructuring projects is advantageous.


  • Collaborative and resilient, with excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

What's on Offer



  • Competitive salary


  • Excellent benefits package


  • Hybrid working with flexibility


  • Supportive, values-led environment



Contact
Rosie Harris
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6731859
Phone number
+447974366478

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Employee Relations
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Rosie Harris
Consultant phone
+447974366478
Job reference
JN-052025-6731859